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Growth and Yield Response of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) to Rhizobial and Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungal Inoculations in the Western Highlands of Cameroon
Asafor Henry Chotangui,
Kladjim Ndingadal Hachim,
Souleymanou Adamou,
Marie Solange Mandou,
Meka Sindje Solange,
Honore Beyegue-Djonko,
Beranger Raoul Tamkeng Assonfack,
Eric Bertrand Kouam,
Christopher Mubeteneh Tankou
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
69-75
Received:
21 June 2022
Accepted:
7 July 2022
Published:
4 August 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.plant.20221003.11
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Abstract: This study sort to investigate the effect of rhizobial and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the growth, yield and nutritional quality of groundnut. A field experiment conducted in a split-plot design was used to determine the effect of rhizobia, AMF, co-inoculation of rhizobia and AMF on the growth and yield of two groundnut genotypes of the subsp. hypogaea (village/Virginia) and subsp. fastigiata (Garoua/Fastigiata). Inoculations and a control treatment were repeated three times and groundnut seeds were inoculated before sowing. Results showed improved growth of inoculated plants compared to non-inoculated. 60 days after planting (DAP), the highest plant height (13.67cm) was recorded for the village type inoculated with AMF and 12.18cm for the Garoua type inoculated with combined rhizobium and AMF compared to the control (12.40 and 10.63cm respectively). The number of leaves plant-1 was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in inoculated plants than non-inoculated plants for both varieties at 60 DAP. A similar trend was observed for dry aboveground biomass with the village type (213.88g) significantly (p < 0.05) higher than the Garoua type (90.40g). The village type was significantly more productive (51 pods plant-1) than the Garoua type (7 pods plant-1) for the most productive treatment (AMF inoculation). The Garoua type produced more nodules (264) especially in mycorrhizal and co-inoculation than the village type (213). Yield obtained from the village type (5.3 t ha-1 for AMF inoculation) was significantly higher than yield obtained from the Garoua type. Total sugar and lipid content of grains were higher in inoculated plants and was significantly higher for the Garoua type 6.14% and 43.14%, respectively) than the village type. This study showed that inoculation of groundnut with rhizobia and AMF had a positive impact on the growth, nodulation, yield and nutritional quality of peanuts.
Abstract: This study sort to investigate the effect of rhizobial and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the growth, yield and nutritional quality of groundnut. A field experiment conducted in a split-plot design was used to determine the effect of rhizobia, AMF, co-inoculation of rhizobia and AMF on the growth and yield of two groundnut genotypes of the s...
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Response of Faba Bean and Acid Soil Properties to Lime and P Fertilizer Application in Hagereselam District Sidama Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
76-80
Received:
22 July 2022
Accepted:
20 August 2022
Published:
19 September 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.plant.20221003.13
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Abstract: In the Southern region acid soils, cover poor soil fertility and associated low soil pH adversely affect appreciable areas of arable land and reduce or cause total failure of some sensitive crop yields such as faba bean crops. Faba bean is the most sensitive crop to soil acidity. A field experiment was carried out for three cosuquative years (2014/15 – 2018/19), to identify the influence of lime and P fertilizer on the acid properties of soils under faba bean crop grown on Nitisol and acidic loam Haplic Alisols of Hankomolicha, Southern Region of Ethiopia. The treatments were Five levels of Lime (0, 58.5, 117, 175.5, and 234 kg/ha-1) and four levels of phosphorous (0, 23, 46, and 69 kg/ha-1). The experiment was Laid out in Randomized complete block design with three replications. Pooled mean analysis result showed that, above ground biomass and grain yield were significantly at (p > 0.05) influenced by the application of phosphorus fertilizer, lime and by their combined effect. The maximum above ground biomass 17.65 ton/ha and grain yield 6.6 ton/ha was obtained at 46 kg P ha-1. Amongst the liming treatments, the highest above ground biomass and grain yield of faba bean was obtained at the rate of 117 kg/ha (P < 0.05). Although at these two levels separately thousand seed weight didn’t show significant increase their interaction shows statistically significant effect. In this particular study, as the levels of P increases from 0 to 46 kg P ha-1 both above ground biomass and grain yield were increased. It was suggested that for sustainable and higher productivity of faba bean in Hagereselam in Southern Ethiopia, 117 kg ha-1 lime and 46 kg P ha-1 application is the best solution.
Abstract: In the Southern region acid soils, cover poor soil fertility and associated low soil pH adversely affect appreciable areas of arable land and reduce or cause total failure of some sensitive crop yields such as faba bean crops. Faba bean is the most sensitive crop to soil acidity. A field experiment was carried out for three cosuquative years (2014/...
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Performance of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Varieties to Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Yield, Yield Components and Soil Characteristics
Tariku Tefera,
Hailu Hameso,
Hailu Tontosha
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
81-88
Received:
20 August 2022
Accepted:
8 September 2022
Published:
21 September 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.plant.20221003.14
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Abstract: In the increasing population, there is a growing need to improve crop productivity. The aim of this study was to increase yield and yield components of barley production using organic and inorganic fertilizer in Bensa district. The experiment was laid out in Randomize Complete Block Design with factorial arrangement with three replication total twelve treatments. The treatments in the experiment were two levels of varieties (HB-1307 and EH-1493), and six level of organic and inorganic fertilizer (control, 100% NPS, 100% FYM, 50:50% NPS: FYM, 66.6: 33.3% NPS: FYM, and 33.3: 66.6% NPS: FYM. The analysis of data revealed significant difference due varieties and organic and inorganic fertilizer on phenological and growth parameters of barley significantly (P<0.001) affected. The results of this study indicated that organic and inorganic fertilizer significantly improved yield and yield components of barley. Higher biomass yield (10.45 ton ha-1) and grain yield (7.1ton ha-1) of barley were obtained from application of 66.6:33.3% NPS: FYM. The highest marginal rate of return (MRR%) 545.5 was obtained from 66.6% NPS; 33.3% FYM. Given the fact that yield performance between the organic and inorganic fertilizer combination, application of 66.6:33.3% NPS: FYM was recommended for optimum grain yield and economical profitable barley production in Bensa Daye district, Sidama Region, Ethiopia.
Abstract: In the increasing population, there is a growing need to improve crop productivity. The aim of this study was to increase yield and yield components of barley production using organic and inorganic fertilizer in Bensa district. The experiment was laid out in Randomize Complete Block Design with factorial arrangement with three replication total twe...
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