A Study on Grain Quality of Some Improved Rice Varieties in Nigeria

Abstract

Field experiments were conducted between April and November 2016 at the Teaching and Research Farm of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (Latitude 09 0 02 " N and Longitude 06 0 34 " E) and Research Farm of College of Agriculture, Mokwa (Latitude 09 08''N and Longitude 05 0 04''E) to examine the effects of poultry manure time of application on the growth and yield of water melon varieties. The experiment was a 4 x 3 factorial laid in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) replicated three times. The treatments consisted of four (4) varieties of water melon and three (3) different times of application of poultry manure; a week before planting, during planting and a week after planting. The poultry manure was applied to all the treatments at the rate of 10 tonnes per hectare. Parameters evaluated were vine length per plant (cm), number of leaves per plant, number of branches per plant, days to first flowering, days to 50% flowering, number of fruits per plant, weight of fruits per plant (kg) and fruit yield (t/ha). Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA), significant means were separated using Least Significant Difference (LSD 0.05 ). The results indicated that, out of the four varieties evaluated, variety Koloss F 1 , and Kaolak significantly produced longest vine, higher number of leaves and branches, higher number of fruits per plant, heavier fruits weight per plant and higher yield (t/ha). Also the application of poultry manure at a week before planting significantly supported higher growth rate and yield in all the four water melon varieties evaluated. Based on the outcome of this research, Koloss F 1 and Kaolak varieties planted in the plots with the application of poultry manure a week before planting showed appreciable growth responses at the two locations considered.

Characterization and End-Use Qualities of Rice Varieties in Kogi State, Nigeria

“…Long-grain and extra-long-grain rice have intermediate to high amylose content which describes the Oje-igbale varieties. Results from Danbaba et al 16 showed the samples studied to be 6.69-5.44 mm, indicating long-grain to medium grain rice and were within the reported range.…”

“…Weight = Extra-heavy->25 g, heavy-20-25 g, moderately heavy <20 g, AA 1 -AA 3 (Adede-agidi rice variety from three different farmers) and OJ 1 -OJ 3 (Oje-igbale rice variety from three different farmers) differences exist in all the dimensions of the raw rice grain varieties. Cooked grains of medium-grain rice varieties are moist and tender and have a greater tendency to cling together than long grain rice and are desirable in making baby foods, whole cooked grains, breakfast cereals and risottos 16,17 .…”

“…Rice with bold grains usually has low amylose while rice with slender grains has intermediate to high amylose content. According to Danbaba et al 16 ten rice varieties studied reported a range of 2.17-3.25 indicating some were bold grains in shape while others were slender in shape.…”

“…(4) Trends Agric. Sci., 1 (1): [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]2022 Cooking analysis Minimum and optimum cooking time: The minimum and optimum cooking time were determined according to the method by Odenigbo et al 8 .…”

“…Adede-agidi varieties. Milled rice of typical long-grain varieties usually cooks dry and fluffy when boiled or steamed 3,15,16 . The cooked grains lie separate and are generally preferred for use in prepared products such as canned rice, canned soups, dry soup mixes, frozen dishes and other convenience-type ricecontaining foods 3 .…”