Effect of delayed fertilizer application on the growth and yield of plantains in South Western Nigeria

Obiefuna, J. C.

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“…The time of fertilizer application and its relation to growth and yield of plantain were studied by Obiefuna (1984a). When fertilizer application was delayed by 4 months plant growth was significantly retarded (Table 10.13), and leaf production reduced when fertilizer application was delayed beyond 5 months.…”

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Bananas and Plantains

Gowen¹

1995

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“…13 Effect of delayed fertilizer application on some growth and yield parameters of plantain (afterObiefuna, 1984a) …”

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Bananas and Plantains

Gowen¹

1995

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“…In addition to acidity, the soils suffer from nutrient deficiency (Owolabi et al, 2003). Plantain requires deep and fertile soil which contributes to rapid leaf production and optimum nutrient uptake (Obiefuna, 1984). Also, late flowering has been attributed to low soil fertility status.…”

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“…Also, late flowering has been attributed to low soil fertility status. Bunch mass and yield component of plant and ratoon crops except the number of hands per bunch respond to potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen at various levels (Obiefuna, 1984).…”

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Effects of organic and inorganic soil amendments on growth performance of plantain (Musa paradisiaca L.)

Osundare¹,

Fajinmi²,

Okonji³

2015

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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A field experiment was conducted to investigate the comparative effects of organic and inorganic soil amendments on growth and performance of plantain (Musa paradisiaca). The experiment was established in March 2011 and repeated in February 2012. The treatments consisted of nine soil amendments (NPK sole, Jatropha sole, palm kernel cake (PKC) residue sole, Sunshine organo-mineral sole, NPK + Jatropha husk 50:50, Sunshine organo-mineral + Jatropha husk 50:50, PKC residue + NPK 50:50, PKC residue + Sunshine organo-mineral 50:50, and Control) experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design, and replicated thrice. No significant (P < 0.05) difference obtained in the two trials, nevertheless, NPK 15:15:15 produced the highest response to leaf area, leaf numbers and stem girth. Sunshine organo-mineral also showed higher response in stem girth, while the combination of decayed Jatropha husk and NPK fertilizer applied at the ratio of 50:50 had the highest plant height. To facilitate the scaling up of these fertility options, future research and development needs to address recommended application rates, impacts and the method by which crops can be intensively farmed to provide a natural progression out of poverty. Sustaining the findings of this research will enhance good soil management quality, increase farmers productivity as well as improves farmer's standard of living.

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“…This recommendation is equivalent to 320 kg.ha -1 of N, P and K each, at a plant population of 1600 per ha. Empirical data have shown that delayed fertilizer application beyond 3 months after planting (MAP) hinders the growth and yield of plantains (Obiefuna, 1984a); thus, Aba and Baiyeri 459 fertilizer application should start not later than 2 MAP to ensure efficient nutrient utilization and optimal performance. Nitrogen and potassium are the key nutrient elements for optimum growth and yield in Musa species (Twyford and Walmsley, 1974;Lahav and Turner 1989;Lahav, 1995).…”

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Nitrogen and potassium fertilizer influenced nutrient use efficiency and biomass yield of two plantain (Musa spp. AAB) genotypes

Chinekenwa¹,

Baiyeri²

2015

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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). The nutrient use efficiencies of the applied nutrients were also studied. Analysis of variance showed that fertilizer combination significantly (p<0.05) influenced the genotype performance and genotype-by-fertilizer interaction effects. Growth and DMY in both genotypes were superior where both nutrients were applied together. 'PITA 24' maintained a better growth, higher DMY, and greater efficiency of nutrient use than 'Agbagba'. Both genotypes had the best growth where N was applied at 200 or 400 kg.ha -1 in combination with 300, 600 or 900 kg.ha -1 of K 2 O. The control plants were the poorest.

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Effect of delayed fertilizer application on the growth and yield of plantains in South Western Nigeria

Cited by 8 publications

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Bananas and Plantains

Bananas and Plantains

Effects of organic and inorganic soil amendments on growth performance of plantain (Musa paradisiaca L.)

Nitrogen and potassium fertilizer influenced nutrient use efficiency and biomass yield of two plantain (Musa spp. AAB) genotypes

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