Proximate and Chemical Characterization of Ocimum gratissimum Plant Grown Using Different Manure

Abstract

The proximate, minerals, and phytochemical composition of Ocimum gratissimum plant (OGP) that grew with different manure were investigated. OGseeds were planted in experimental plots in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) laid out in Oyo State College of Agriculture, Igboora with three replicates having plot size 3 m x 3 m of four treatments namely; Treatment A-No fertilizer or manure -(control), B-Poultry manure, C-N:P:K 15:15:15 and D-Compost manure respectively. Other parameters studied were planted height, leave areas, number of leaves and plant girth. The pre-soil test carried out indicated that the soil had organic matter (OM) content of 1.56%, total N 0.11% and available P 16.92 mg/g. This low level of nutrients justified the need for fertilizer Original Research Article