The Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Under the Application of some Organic Fertilizers | ||
| Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, H. Botany | ||
| Volume 16, Issue 1, June 2025, Pages 37-46 PDF (1.44 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/eajbsh.2025.418117 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Matthew Aluko1; Seye O. Olufemi2; Zainab B. Ajofoyinbo1 | ||
| 1Department of Crop, Horticulture and Landscape Design, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. | ||
| 2Department of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road Cirencester, GL7 6JS. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| A pot experiment to evaluate the effects of some organic fertilizers on the growth and yield of two okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) varieties (Maha F1 and Royal stunning2) was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. The organic fertilizers tested include Poultry manure (PM), Siam weed leaves (SWL), Moringa oleifera leaves (MOL), and Humic acid (HA). The experimental pots were laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD) and were replicated thrice. Data were collected on the plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, stem girth, yield, and yield components, which were subject to analysis of variance. Royal stunning2 produced more leaves than Mama F1, with MOL producing the highest number of leaves (20.25), while Maha F1 are taller than Royal stunning2, with PM producing the tallest plant (31.50 cm). HA produced the highest number of fresh pods/plant (11.03), while MOL gave the highest fresh pod weight (16.63g) in Maha F1. Meanwhile, in Royal stunning2, SWL produced the highest number of fresh pods/plant (11.00) and fresh pod weight/plant (16.31g). SWL gave the highest moisture content (76.20%) in Maha F1, while MOL gave the highest carbohydrate (17.07%), and HA gave the highest fat (1.43%) and ash (0.79%) contents. Meanwhile, in Royal stunning2, HA had the highest moisture content (76.11%), while MOL had the carbohydrate (16.42%) and ash (0.80%) content. All the treatments gave a better performance than the control. However, SWL and MOL are recommended due to their better yield performance and fruit quality. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Siam weed; Moringa oleifera; humic acid; poultry manure; Okra | ||
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