Evaluation of Vegetative Estalishment of African Egg Plant (Solanum Macrocarpon. Linn) Enhanced With Fertilizer Application
- September 7, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: Forestry, IJRSI
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VII, Issue VIII, August 2020 | ISSN 2321–2705
Aderemi, F. T.1, Aderemi A. M.2, Shaib-Rahim, H. O.2, Adewoye, A. A.1, Roberts, A. E.2
1Horticulture and Landscape Technology Department, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Nigeria
2Agricultural Technology Department, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Nigeria
Abstract: This study is based on the use of organic and inorganic fertilizer application in raising Solanum macrocapon stem cuttings. The study was conducted in the Green House of the Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan. The experiment considered the use of poultry manure and NPK 15:15:15 as treatments in growing Solanum macrocapon stem cuttings. There were nine (9) treatment which consisted of 7.5g, l0g, 12.5g, 15g of poultry manure and 0.75g. l.0g, l.25g and l.5g of NPK (15:15:15), each were added to 2kg of top soil while 2kg topsoil only served as control. The treatments were assigned in completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five (5) replicates. The parameters assessed includes the emergence of leaf, leaf production, leaf area, harvest yield and dry matter content, all which were subjected to Analysis of Variance and the means were separated using the Duncan Multiple Range Test. The results showed that treatment application of l.25g of NPK 15:15:15 had the highest mean value for leaf production, leaf area, and dry weight of first and second harvest, fresh weight of first and second harvest, while control has the least mean value for all the test carried out. 7.5g of poultry manure and control have the least mean value in leaf area. The results showed that treatment application of 15g of poultry manure had the highest mean value for days to first flower. There is no significant differences in the emergence of leaf. Based on the results of this study, application of NPK 15:15:15 at l2.5g per 2kg of soil is recommended for yield production of Solanum macrocarpon stem cuttings.
I. INTRODUCTION
Leafy vegetables are important items of the diet in many Nigerian homes and they are valuable sources of nutrients especially in rural areas where they contribute substantially to protein, minerals, vitamins, fiber and other nutrients which are usually in short supply in the daily diets (Mosha and Gaga, 2000). They have the cheapest and most abundant sources of protein and add flavor, taste, color and aesthetic appeal to the diet (Mepha et al., 2007). Consumption of vegetable ensures the intake of various essential vitamins and minerals elements thus avoiding the problem of malnutrition (Yamaguchi 2005). Solanum macrocarpon is one of the traditional vegetables in Nigeria. It has a large cultivar variety and grows in areas of high rainfall found in the tropical and humid regions of West and Central Africa, South-East Asia, South America and the Caribbean. It is commonly known for its medicinal and nutritional properties used in preparing soups and stews. (Adeyeye and Adanlawo, 2011).
