Victor Onuche IKANI
Department of Plant Science, Modibbo Adama University, Yola –
Nigeria
Bawa Gambo ZAKARI
Department of Plant Science, Modibbo Adama University, Yola –
Nigeria
Zubairu Gaddafi JIMETA
Department of Plant Science, Modibbo Adama University, Yola –
Nigeria
Ahmad IDI
Department of Biotechnology, Modibbo Adama University, Yola –
Nigeria
https://doi.org/10.47743/jpd.2024.31.1.942
Keywords: leaf, inorganic, organic, plant, weight.
Abstract: The persistent reduction in soil fertility
as a result of continuous cultivation of the soil has become a
problem to vegetable farmers, both inorganic and organic fertilizers
have been recommended as good sources of nutrients. This study
sought to compare the performance of NPK (15:15:15) and poultry
manure at different application rate on the growth and yield of
Amaranthus hybridus. The experiment was done in duplicate
and laid out using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with
each plot measuring 1.2 m by 1.2 m. The plant height (117 cm),
leaf length (22.70 cm), leaf width (14.60 cm), leaf area index
(12.10 cm2), fresh weight (387.58 g) and dry weight
(54.20 g) were significantly (P<0.05) higher in plant with
application rate of 15 g poultry dropping compared to NPK fertilizer
and the control. Poultry droppings (15 g) is more efficient to
be used by farmers for optimum growth and yield of A. hybridus.
How to cite this article:
IKANI V. O., ZAKARI B. G., JIMETA Z. G. & IDI A. 2024. Comparative
efficacy of NPK fertilizer and poultry droppings on the growth
and yield of Amaranthus hybridus L. J. Plant Develop.
31: 91-96
https://doi.org/10.47743/jpd.2024.31.1.942
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