Performance of Groundnut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) Varieties for Yield and Yield Components in Guji Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Abstract

Production and productivity of ground nut is limited due to lack of improved varieties as its high price as compared to other cereal and pulse crops. Thus, an experiment was conducted at Adola Red, Odo Shakiso and Goro Dola districts in 2019 and 2020 cropping seasons to evaluate adaptability of improved groundnut varieties. Treatments consisted of ten groundnut varieties (Roba, Baha-gudo, Werer-961, Babile-1, Babile-2, Bahe-gidu, Sedi, Tole-1, Fayo, Nc-4x), carried out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The analyzed result showed that yield and yield related parameters were significantly affected by varietal effect. Accordingly, Werer- 961 was early matured and produced the highest pods plant-1, Sedi produces more number of seeds, Baha-gudo had y the highest seed weight (85.33g. However, Babile-1 produced the highest seed yield (2317 kg ha-1) as compared to the other varieties. Babile-1 variety well performed and can be recommended for the growers in the study area to improve groundnut productivity. Keywords: Ground Nut: Pea Nut: Performance: Oilseed: Yield Potential