Fluted pumpkin,Telfairia occidentalis: West African vegetable crop

Okoli, Bosa E.; Mgbeogu, C. M.

doi:10.1007/bf02858775

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“…It is a tropical crop belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae [25]. It is believed to have originated in West Africa's rainforest belt [17]. Telfairia occidentalis is widely consumed in tropical regions.…”

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Effects of Seed Size and Sowing Depth on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Telfairia Occidentalis (Hook F.)

2016

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Abstract---A split plot experiment in a randomized complete block design with three replications was used to study the effect of three (small -10g, medium -22g, and large -32g ) seed sizes and four (3cm, 6cm, 9cm and 12cm) sowing depths on the germination and growth of Telfairia occidentalis at Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria. Small and large seeds had significantly the highest and least germination rates respectively. Small seeds gave significantly the highest leaf number plant -1 , leaf area, root length, relative growth rate and leaf,stem and root dry weights. Large seeds had statistically the least result of the above parameters. However, large seeds had the highest (P 0.05) root-shoot ratio and leaf area ratio. Seeds sown at 3cm and 6cm depths germinated faster than seeds sown at 9cm and 12cm depths. Seeds sown at 3cm depths had the highest significant percentage germination, plant heights, root shoot ratio and leaf area. However, seeds sown at 9cm depth gave statistically the highest root lengths, root collar diameter and leaf diameter. In terms of plant biomass, 12cm and 6cm sowing depths gave significantly the highest and least leaf and stem dry weights respectively. The 9cm and 12cm sowing depths had higher (P 0.05) root dry weights than the 3cm and 6cm sowing depths. At the 12 th week of the study 3cm and 12cm gave significantly the highest and least relative growth rates respectively. In terms of seed size and sowing depths treatment interactions, large seeds in all the sowing depths had the highest (P 0.05) root shoot ratios. Small and large seeds in all the sowing depths gave significantly and respectively the highest and least relative growth rates, leaf number, root, stem and leaf dry weights. Small seeds at the various sowing depths also had significantly the highest root lengths and plant heights. This study recommends the use of small seed sizes (10g) and 3cm sowing depth for production of T. occidentalis.

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Effects of Seed Size and Sowing Depth on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Telfairia Occidentalis (Hook F.)

2016

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“…The leaf extract is useful in the management of cholesterolemia, liver problems and impaired defense immune systems (Eseyin et al, 2005). The leaves are rich in iron and play a key role in the cure of anaemia; they are also noted for lactating properties and are in high demand for nursing mothers (Okoli and Mgbeogwu, 1983). In Nigeria the fresh leaves are ground and the juice used as tonic by women that have just given birth; its high iron content assists in the replenishment of lost blood, used for treatment of anaemia, chronic fatigue and diabetes (Aderibigbe et al, 1999;Dina et al, 2006;Alada, 2010).…”

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Phytochemical, proximate and anti-nutrient compositions of four leafy vegetables used in South Eastern Nigeria

Ngozi¹,

Chinenye²,

Florence³

2014

Afr. J. Biotechnol.

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“…Children are more vulnerable. The leaves are rich in iron and play a key role in the cure of anaemia, they are also noted for lactating properties and are in high demand for nursing mothers [91].…”

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Antioxidant Properties of Selected African Vegetables, Fruits and Mushrooms: A Review

Hamzah¹,

Jigam²,

Makun³

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Mycotoxin and Food Safety in Developing Countries

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Fluted pumpkin,Telfairia occidentalis: West African vegetable crop

Cited by 82 publications

References 4 publications

Effects of Seed Size and Sowing Depth on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Telfairia Occidentalis (Hook F.)

Effects of Seed Size and Sowing Depth on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Telfairia Occidentalis (Hook F.)

Phytochemical, proximate and anti-nutrient compositions of four leafy vegetables used in South Eastern Nigeria

Antioxidant Properties of Selected African Vegetables, Fruits and Mushrooms: A Review

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