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Influence of Time of Decomposition of Plants Materials on Okra Performance in Ogbomoso, Guinea Savanna Zone of South-West, Nigeria |
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A.T. Ajibola,
I.A. Fasola and T.O. Modupeola |
Abstract:
Field trial was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm,
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso in 2012 to determine the
effect of plant biomass types and time of decomposition on the growth and yield
of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) moench). The treatment was a split
plot laid out in randomized complete block design. The treatments involved two
organic fertilizer types (Neem and Tithonia plant biomass), no fertilizer application
(control) and five periods of incorporation (0, 3, 4, 5 and 6 weeks before planting)
making a total of ten treatment combinations replicated three times with Okra
as the test crop. Data were collected on growth parameters and yield attributes
of Okra. The parameters assessed were significantly influenced (p≤0.05) by the
applied plant biomass types. The highest plant height, number of leaves stem
circumference and fruits plant-1 were recorded at 6 weeks before
planting irrespective of the plant biomass types. The significantly higher fruit
weight were recorded at 4, 5 and 6 weeks before planting irrespective of the
plant biomass types. The best performance of Okra in terms of growth were obtained
from neem plant biomass type and the best yield was obtained from tithonia plant
biomass type while those with no fertilizer recorded the least values. In conclusion,
the growth and yield of Okra were improved by plant biomass types and best performance
of Okra in terms of growth were obtained from neem plant biomass type while
the best yield was obtained from tithonia plant biomass type and 4, 5 or 6 weeks
before planting is adjudged as the best period for incorporation of plant biomass
in Ogbomoso, Guinea Savanna zone of south west, Nigeria.
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How to cite this article:
A.T. Ajibola, I.A. Fasola and T.O. Modupeola, 2014. Influence of Time of Decomposition of Plants Materials on Okra Performance in Ogbomoso, Guinea Savanna Zone of South-West, Nigeria. Journal of Agronomy, 13: 122-126.
DOI: 10.3923/ja.2014.122.126
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ja.2014.122.126
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