EFFECT OF NYPA FRUTICAN (WURMB) ASH ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF SPINACH (BASELLA ALBA L.)
Eremrena P.O, Echi J
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B.5323, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Abstract
This research was carried out at the Centre for Ecological Studies, Abuja campus, University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. The study was conducted to determine the effect of Nypa frutican ash on the growth and yield of Spinach (Basella alba). Five Vines of 10-12(cm) in length were planted in a nursery bag of 7kg well drained Sandy loamy soil. Different concentrations of the extracted ash; control (0g), 20grams, 30 grams and 50grams were applied to the soil before planting. A total of 4 treatments with 3 replicates each were laid in a completely randomized design. The following growth parameters; plant height, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, fresh and dry weight and percentage growth rate were used in ascertaining the effects of Nypa frutican ash on the growth of Basella alba. The result showed that the growth and yield of Basella alba were not significantly (p = 0.05) affected by the ash concentration in the soil. 20grams of ash had the highest yield in terms of the number of leaves, fresh weight and Dry weight in comparison with other treatments. 50 grams concentration had the highest yield in terms of Vine length and leaf length in comparison with other treatments. The Nypa frutican ash of concentrations 20,30 and 50 grams had stimulating effect on the growth and yield of Basella alba.
Keywords: Growth And Yield, Nypa Fructican Ash, Spinach, Basella Alba
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EPRA International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Economic Research (ARER)
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Published on : 2025-04-09
Vol | : | 13 |
Issue | : | 4 |
Month | : | April |
Year | : | 2025 |