Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on the Growth and Yield of Physic Nut (Jatropha curcas)

Abstract

Abstract-The). The growth parameters measured were plant height, number of leaves, and leaf area, index (LAI).The results obtained showed that there were significant differences at P=0.05 among the different treatments in 30, to and 90 DAP.Based on the results T4 (poultry droppings) had higher effect at P=0.05 at 30, 60, 90 DAP than the other treatments when compared and is hereby recommended as the best type of fertilizer for the optimum growth and production of physic Nut (Jatropha Curcas) in South Eastern Nigeria.