Evaluating the Response Of Maize (Zea Mays L.), Varieties To Plant Population...paperpublications3
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during 2011 small rainy season (Belg) at Elefeta Farmer Training Center (FTC), in west Badewacho Woreda, Hadiya Zone, with the objectives to determine the optimum proportion of maize-haricot bean intercropping for maximum productivity and economic benefit; evaluate the performance of different maize varieties intercropped with haricot bean; identify the optimum haricot bean population density of intercropped with different maize varieties; and Estimate economic benefits of maize haricot bean intercropping. Three varieties of maize (PHB3253 Jabi, PHB30G19 Shone and Local) were planted intercropped with four haricot bean population densities (D1 = 62,500; D2 = 125,000; D3 = 187500; D4 = 250,000) arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. In this study, sole cropped maize’s varieties gave significantly (P<0.05)><0.05)> with 100 % haricot bean population density is recommended for intercropping for their better compatibility and economic benefit with haricot bean as compared to other varieties and population densities in the study area.
The document summarizes a study that evaluated the effects of different rates of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) fertilizers on the quality of snap bean pods grown in Jimma, Ethiopia. Five levels of N (0-164 kg/ha) and four levels of P (0-138 kg/ha) were applied in a field experiment. The results showed that increasing N and P rates significantly improved several quality parameters, including pod length, diameter, and marketable yield. Specifically, applying 82 kg N/ha and 46 kg P2O5/ha optimized pod quality by increasing length, diameter, fiberless nature, and marketable yield compared to other treatment combinations and the unfertilized control.
Estimate of Genetic Variability Parameters among Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea ...Premier Publishers
Sixteen groundnut genotypes (including local check) were evaluated for quantitative parameters. The crop was sown during 2015 wet season in Ethiopia across four locations. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Twelve quantitative parameters were studied. The analysis of variance revealed the prevalence of significant difference among the genotypes for all studied parameters. Based on mean performance of genotypes Beha gudo, Manipeter and Werer-962 were found to be best for grain yield in kg/ha. High to moderate estimates of genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) and phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) were exhibited by all characters except for SHP and NSP indicating that those characters could be used as selection indices for crop improvement. High heritability was observed for 100SW (91.2%), AGBP (90.3%), NBP (90.2%), PH (89.4%), NMP (86.8%), NSPOD (85.7%), HI (83.7%) and KY (79.7%) accompanied by high genetic advance indicating the predominant role of additive gene action and the possibilities of effective selection for the improvement of groundnut genotypes based on these characters. Low broad sense heritability and low genetic advance was observed only for SHP and NSP indicating low genetic potentials for these characters and non-additive gene effect prevails.
Genetic and Morphological Diversity Analysis of Ethiopian Mustard (Brasica ca...Premier Publishers
This document summarizes a study that analyzed the genetic and morphological diversity of 49 Ethiopian mustard landraces collected from different regions. The landraces were evaluated for traits like days to flowering, days to maturity, seed yield, and oil content. Significant variation was found among genotypes for most traits, indicating genetic diversity. The highest heritability was found for thousand seed weight. This diversity provides opportunities for selection and breeding to improve traits like yield.
Barley is one of the most important traditional crops in Ethiopia which is a major center of genetic diversity for barley along with other crop plants species. Two hundred seven accessions and 18 released varieties were laid down in 15*15 simple lattice design and planted in 2008 main cropping season (June to Nov) at Kokate. The objective of the study was to conduct the morphological characterization and to determine the nature and degree of variability in morpho- agronomic traits of landrace of barley in southern Ethiopia collections. The proportion of genotypes in kernel row number were 26.6, 15.3, 16.6, 41.5 and 0.4% for two rowed with lateral floret, two rowed deficient, irregular, six rowed with awns on lateral floret and branched heads, respectively. Genotypes with white kernel color (57.5%) and amber (normal) lemma color (50%) were dominant. The highest diversity indices pooled over the characters within zones/ special woredas were recorded for accessions sampled from Dawro (H’= 0.75 ± 0.05) followed by Sheka (H’=0.74 ± 0.07), Gamgofa (H’ =0.70 ± 0.05) and Keffa (H’= 0.70 ± 0.08). These zones can be used for in situ conservation for barley landraces as representatives of southern Ethiopian high lands. The barley genotypes were clustered into five distinct groups of various sizes based on 8 qualitative traits. The estimates of diversity index (H’) for each trait in each of the three altitudinal class has shown that polymorphism was common in varying degrees for most traits, implying the existence of a wide range of variation in the materials.
Evaluating the Response Of Maize (Zea Mays L.), Varieties To Plant Population...paperpublications3
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during 2011 small rainy season (Belg) at Elefeta Farmer Training Center (FTC), in west Badewacho Woreda, Hadiya Zone, with the objectives to determine the optimum proportion of maize-haricot bean intercropping for maximum productivity and economic benefit; evaluate the performance of different maize varieties intercropped with haricot bean; identify the optimum haricot bean population density of intercropped with different maize varieties; and Estimate economic benefits of maize haricot bean intercropping. Three varieties of maize (PHB3253 Jabi, PHB30G19 Shone and Local) were planted intercropped with four haricot bean population densities (D1 = 62,500; D2 = 125,000; D3 = 187500; D4 = 250,000) arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. In this study, sole cropped maize’s varieties gave significantly (P<0.05)><0.05)> with 100 % haricot bean population density is recommended for intercropping for their better compatibility and economic benefit with haricot bean as compared to other varieties and population densities in the study area.
The document summarizes a study that evaluated the effects of different rates of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) fertilizers on the quality of snap bean pods grown in Jimma, Ethiopia. Five levels of N (0-164 kg/ha) and four levels of P (0-138 kg/ha) were applied in a field experiment. The results showed that increasing N and P rates significantly improved several quality parameters, including pod length, diameter, and marketable yield. Specifically, applying 82 kg N/ha and 46 kg P2O5/ha optimized pod quality by increasing length, diameter, fiberless nature, and marketable yield compared to other treatment combinations and the unfertilized control.
Estimate of Genetic Variability Parameters among Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea ...Premier Publishers
Sixteen groundnut genotypes (including local check) were evaluated for quantitative parameters. The crop was sown during 2015 wet season in Ethiopia across four locations. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Twelve quantitative parameters were studied. The analysis of variance revealed the prevalence of significant difference among the genotypes for all studied parameters. Based on mean performance of genotypes Beha gudo, Manipeter and Werer-962 were found to be best for grain yield in kg/ha. High to moderate estimates of genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) and phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) were exhibited by all characters except for SHP and NSP indicating that those characters could be used as selection indices for crop improvement. High heritability was observed for 100SW (91.2%), AGBP (90.3%), NBP (90.2%), PH (89.4%), NMP (86.8%), NSPOD (85.7%), HI (83.7%) and KY (79.7%) accompanied by high genetic advance indicating the predominant role of additive gene action and the possibilities of effective selection for the improvement of groundnut genotypes based on these characters. Low broad sense heritability and low genetic advance was observed only for SHP and NSP indicating low genetic potentials for these characters and non-additive gene effect prevails.
Genetic and Morphological Diversity Analysis of Ethiopian Mustard (Brasica ca...Premier Publishers
This document summarizes a study that analyzed the genetic and morphological diversity of 49 Ethiopian mustard landraces collected from different regions. The landraces were evaluated for traits like days to flowering, days to maturity, seed yield, and oil content. Significant variation was found among genotypes for most traits, indicating genetic diversity. The highest heritability was found for thousand seed weight. This diversity provides opportunities for selection and breeding to improve traits like yield.
Barley is one of the most important traditional crops in Ethiopia which is a major center of genetic diversity for barley along with other crop plants species. Two hundred seven accessions and 18 released varieties were laid down in 15*15 simple lattice design and planted in 2008 main cropping season (June to Nov) at Kokate. The objective of the study was to conduct the morphological characterization and to determine the nature and degree of variability in morpho- agronomic traits of landrace of barley in southern Ethiopia collections. The proportion of genotypes in kernel row number were 26.6, 15.3, 16.6, 41.5 and 0.4% for two rowed with lateral floret, two rowed deficient, irregular, six rowed with awns on lateral floret and branched heads, respectively. Genotypes with white kernel color (57.5%) and amber (normal) lemma color (50%) were dominant. The highest diversity indices pooled over the characters within zones/ special woredas were recorded for accessions sampled from Dawro (H’= 0.75 ± 0.05) followed by Sheka (H’=0.74 ± 0.07), Gamgofa (H’ =0.70 ± 0.05) and Keffa (H’= 0.70 ± 0.08). These zones can be used for in situ conservation for barley landraces as representatives of southern Ethiopian high lands. The barley genotypes were clustered into five distinct groups of various sizes based on 8 qualitative traits. The estimates of diversity index (H’) for each trait in each of the three altitudinal class has shown that polymorphism was common in varying degrees for most traits, implying the existence of a wide range of variation in the materials.
Growth and Yield Response of Bread Wheat Variety Grown Under Varying Seed Rat...Premier Publishers
Wheat is among the most important staple crop globally. However, constrained by appropriate agronomic practices. Therefore, the information on the interaction effect of seed rate and weeding period is useful to identify the effective time of weeding for high yield of wheat. Thus, the present study conducted at Amuru district of Horro Guduru Zone, Ethiopia in 2019 cropping season with the aim of identifying optimum seed rate and appropriate time of weeding to improve production and productivity of bread in the area. The experiment was laid down in randomized complete block (RCB) design with three replications. The treatment was arranged in factorial combinations of four weeding intervals (farmer practice, weeding at two weeks after emergence, three weeks after emergence and four weeks after emergence) and three levels of seed rate (125 kg, 150 kg and 175 kg-1).The result showed that days to 50% heading, days to maturity and effective tillers per plant were highly significantly (p<0.01) affected by the interaction effect of weeding time and seed rate. Moreover, interaction effect of weeding time and seed rate was significantly (p<0.01) affected the weed above ground dry biomass. Guizotia scabra (22.47%) with population density (370), Phalaris paradoxa (22.10%) with population (364), Plantago lanceolata (18.58%) with population density (306), and Bidens piloso L. (8.74%) were the dominant weed species competing with wheat in the study area. Minimum relative weed density (26.6%) weed dry biomass (1.7gm) and maximum weed control efficiency (98.08%) was recorded at weeding four weeks after emergence and 175kgha-1seed rate. Thus, the finding suggest grain yield was increased (52.3%) when weeding four weeks after emergence over farmers practice and 13.75% at 175kg seed rate.
Correlations and Path Analysis of Some Quantitative and Qualitative Character...ijtsrd
Durum wheat is the second most important triticum species next to bread wheat. Ethiopia is one of the centers of diversity for durum wheat. The present study was to determine the interrelationship and direct and indirect effects of yield component traits on grain yield of Ethiopian landraces durum wheat for further breeding activities of yield improvement. Out, 97 durum wheat accessions along with 3 improved varieties were evaluated in 10 x 10 simple lattice design during 2018 main cropping season at Mata Sub site of Haro Sabu Agricultural Research Center. Analysis of variance revealed highly significant differences among accessions for all traits. More than 36 of accessions were superior in mean grain yield than the standard checks. Grain yield exhibited positive and significant correlation both at genotypic and phenotypic level with most of the characters such as plant height rp = 0.22, rg = 0.25 , harvest index rp=0.79, rg = 0.78 , biological yield rp = 0.31, rg = 0.30 , number of kernels per spike rp = 0.17, rg = 0.21 , spike length, rp = 0.36, rg = 0.39 , and hectoliter weight kg hl 1 rp = 0.44, rg = 0.45 . The association between yield, and yield related characters through phenotypic genotypic path coefficients revealed that biological yield, spike length, harvest index and plant height exerted highest positive direct effect on grain yield. This suggests that simultaneous improvement in these characters might be possible Zewdu Tegenu | Dagnachew Lule | Gudeta Nepir "Correlations and Path Analysis of Some Quantitative and Qualitative Characters in Durum Wheat (Triticum Turgidum L.) Accessions in Western Oromia, Ethiopia" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-6 , October 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd28112.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/28112/correlations-and-path-analysis-of-some-quantitative-and-qualitative-characters-in-durum-wheat-triticum-turgidum-l-accessions-in-western-oromia-ethiopia/zewdu-tegenu
Participatory variety selection of Faba Bean for yield components and yield a...Premier Publishers
Faba bean is one the major highland grain food legumes contributing an enormous amount of protein to the human diet in Ethiopia. Though a lot of improved varieties were released by research centers farmers depend on low yield and local varieties. Participatory variety selection is one of the methods used to evaluate varieties through involvement of users. The participatory faba bean variety selection was conducted during 2014 cropping season at Chiro and Gemachis districts on two farmers training center and three farmers field. Eight released varieties with one local check were laid out in Randomized complete block design in three replications on Farmers training center and single plot on farmer’s field. Agronomic and farmer selection data were collected and analyzed. From all the tested varieties, variety Hachalu was superior in grain yield (1437 kg ha-1) and ( 808 kg ha-1) while Wayu variety was yielded (719 kg ha-1) and 796 (kg ha-1) at Chiro and Gamachis respectively. The lowest grain yield was obtained from Obse (215 kg ha-1) variety at Chiro and Local variety (581 kg ha-1) at Gemachis respectively. In case of farmer preference Hachalu score higher mean value (3.8) followed by Tumsa (3.6) and least mean value was recorded from variety local (2.2). Therefore, the varieties selected by researcher and farmer data Hachalu, Wayu and Tumsa were recommended for further production in these areas.
Assessments of alfalfa (medicago sativa) and rhodes grass (chlorisAlexander Decker
This study assessed the adaptability and yield performance of alfalfa and Rhodes grass on 36 farmer fields in two districts of southern Ethiopia over the 2010/2011 cropping season. The study found considerable variability in traits like fresh biomass yield, plant height, and number of branches among the forage crops. Fresh biomass yields of Rhodes grass ranged from 31.9-98 tons/ha in one district and 27.8-39.3 tons/ha in the other. Alfalfa fresh biomass yields ranged from 21.9-44.1 tons/ha and 22.1-34.3 tons/ha across the districts. Based on farmer evaluations, both alfalfa and Rhodes grass adapted well
Comparative Economic Analysis of Hybrid Rice v/s ConventionalRice Production ...sanaullah noonari
Pakistan grows high quality rice including Fine and Course grain varieties, coarse grain varieties are early
maturing while fine grain varieties are late maturing. Both fine and coarse grain varieties have Hybrid and
Conventional Rice varieties which are high quality rice to fulfill domestic demand and also for exports. The
study was design to compare the economic analysis of Hybrid and Conventional Rice production, major
objectives of the study were to asses’ financial gain from Hybrid Rice comparing with Conventional Rice and
Taluka Golarchi was selected for the present study where both on Hybrid and Conventional Rice varieties are
grown, primary data on Hybrid and Conventional Rice was collected from the farmers through personal
interviews with the help of specially designed questionnaire. A simple random sampling technique was used to
collect the data. Cobb-Douglas production function was used for yield analysis. Total costs per acre of Hybrid
Rice were 62010.87 Rs/Acre which were more than Conventional Rice was 56972.09 Rs/Acre. Major
differences in hybrid rice production cost are related to higher seed prices, slightly higher land management costs.
On an average higher yield (79.41monds per acre) was obtained from Hybrid Rice while Conventional Rice
yield (59.74monds per acre) was less then Hybrid Rice. There was 14.14% increase in Hybrid Rice yield
comparing with conventional Rice which gives additional income to poor farmers, Price gained per mounds was
almost the same in both activities. High profit was observed in Hybrid Rice and low profit was obtained in
conventional Rice. Most of the farmers focused to grow Hybrid Rice due to high yield.
Keywords: Rice, Economics Analysis, Production and Marketing.
This study investigated genetic variability and divergence among five provenances of Faidherbia albida based on seed traits and germination. Seed length, width, thickness and weight were measured and a germination test was conducted. Significant differences were found among provenances for all seed traits except thickness, indicating genetic variability. Heritability for all traits was high, suggesting selection based on morphology can be effective. Principal component and cluster analyses separated provenances into three distinct clusters correlated with rainfall and altitude of origin. High genetic variation and heritability for seed traits makes them suitable for selection and breeding of F. albida provenances.
Effect of Seed Storage Period in Ambient Condition on Seed Quality of Common ...Premier Publishers
Common bean is used as one of the cheapest source of protein apart from being the major source of cash income in Ethiopia. Its reasonable protein content (22%) made it the poor man's meat securing more than 16.7 million rural people against hidden hunger. Despite the common bean significance contribution to Ethiopian people food and nutrition security and income generation, its production and productivity is low. Among many factors that contribute to the low yield of common bean, low access of seeds of improved varieties and the use of seeds stored for a longer period of time. The length of seeds stored under ambient conditions is a critical aspect of seed quality management. The longer seeds stored under ambient conditions, are the risks of losing the stored beans to storage pests and other seed quality deterioration factors. Therefore, generating information from research is required on effect of seeds stored under ambient conditions on different varieties of common bean. The analysis of variance showed that storage period and variety had significant influence on all seed quality parameters considered except no significant effect on number of hard seeds. No significant differences among varieties were observed on abnormal seedlings, number of hard, fresh ingeminated and dead seeds. However, storage period and variety interacted to influence significantly thousand seed weight, seedling shoot length, nd vigor index I and seedling fresh weight. Due to seeds stored for a long period of time in ambient conditions would make the seed deteriorate and loss its quality during storage. This indicates that, seed deterioration is the result of changes within the seed that decrease the ability to survive.
Genetic Progress for Yield, Yield Components and Other Agronomic Characters o...Premier Publishers
Genetic progress has brought about increase in yield potential per se for almost all production areas around the world. The present study examines the relationship of groundnut yield with year of release, yield components and other agro-morphological traits using aggregative data from 1976 to 2012 to calculate genetic gain in groundnut grain yield across four locations in Eastern Ethiopia. The direct method, that compares cultivars with their year of release, was used. The relative gain for groundnut grain yield was 1.08% since 1976. A deeper understanding of these issues facilitates the identification of specific yield-limiting factors that can be used for future breeding strategies. Grain yield, 100 seed weight, plant height and harvest index were significantly correlated with year of release for tested locations, emphasizing the most promising traits for groundnut breeders in the past. These traits were also responsible for the significant genetic progress in groundnut yield in Ethiopia since 1976. Further improvement in the yield potential of groundnut will have to involve increase in other traits, like pod weight per plant, seed weight per plant, that have shown significant positive correlation with grain yield.
Effect of Seed Storage Period in Ambient Condition and Plant Population on Se...Premier Publishers
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is produced in eastern Hararghe, both under sole crop and intercrop systems mainly from farms save seeds. Limited information is available on the effect of seed storage period and plant population on seed quality of the crop. Therefore, this study was conducted at Haramaya University research field to assess the effect of duration of seed storage at ambient condition and plant population on the seed quality of common bean. The treatments were arranged in, factorial combination of three improved varieties (Haramaya, Dursitu and Fadis), three storage periods (9, 33 and 45 months) and three plant populations (320000, 180000 and 115200 ha-1). The seed quality test in the laboratory was conducted to evaluate the seed samples produced from these in a completely randomized design (CRD) with four replications. The seed quality of Haramaya was exceeded by Fadis variety. All seed quality parameters except seedling shoot length, thousand seed weight and proportion of hard seeds during germination had positive and significant correlation with grain yield. Generally, the research findings suggested the importance of using seeds stored for short period of time, optimum plant population and high yielding variety to increase the seed quality of the crop in the study area.
A field experiment was conducted to study the effects of plant spacing and phosphorus rates on yield related traits and yield of faba bean (Viacia faba L.) at Farmers Training Center, Duna District during 2015 summer cropping season. Three intra-rows spacing (5, 10 and 15 cm), three inter-rows spacing (30, 40 and 50 cm) and three phosphorus rates (0, 46 and 92 kg/ha) were tested. The experiment was laid out as a randomized complete block design (RCBD) and was replicated three times. Improved faba bean variety (Degaga) was ued as test crop. Phenological growth parameters yield and yield related data were collected and their ANOVA was analyzed using GenSta 5th edition and while treatment means were significantly different, they were separated using Least Significant Difference (LSD) at 5% probability level. There was highly significant (P<0.01) effect of the highest rate of phosphorus (92 kg P2O5 ha-1) on days to flowering, days to maturity, leaf area index, effective nodules per plant, plant height , primary tillers plant-1, seeds pod-1, hundred seed weight, grain yield, above ground dry biomass and harvest index. Significantly lowest days to flowering (54.3 days) after emergence and highest plant height (105.63 cm), leaf area (1073 cm2), seeds pod-1(3.57), grain yield (2633 kg ha-1), dry biomass (8108kg ha-1) and harvest index (32.47) were obtained from the highest rate of P (92 kg P2O5 ha-1). For all inter-rows spacing, the leaf area, number of primary tillers, pods plant-1, seeds pod-1 and hundred seed weight were increased as intra-row spacing increase and the highest leaf area (1084 cm2), primary tillers (2.99) and hundred seed weight (54.59 g) were obtained from the widest (50 cm) inter-row spacing, while the highest effective nodules (59.56) and leaf area index (3.51) were resulted from the narrowest (30 cm) inter-row spacing. On the other hand, the interaction effects of inter and intra-row spacing significantly influenced, number of pods plant-1, number of seeds pod-1, above ground dry biomass, grain yield and harvest index. The 30 cm inter-row by 15 cm intra-row spacing gave the highest grain yield (2495 kg ha-1), harvest index (35.79%) and pods plant-1(19.68) whereas the highest dry biomass (8738 kg ha-1) was obtained from 30 cm x 5 cm spacing combination. Thus, it can be concluded that application of 92 kg P2O5 ha-1 rate of phosphorus at 30 x 15 cm spacing combination proved to be superior with respect to grain yield in the study area. However, further study at least for one more cropping season under different soils is required to reach at conclusive recommendation.
Genetic Variability and Multivariate Analysis in Indigenous and Exotic Sesame...Premier Publishers
The productivity of sesame in Ethiopia is below the world average due to lack of high yielding improved varieties. Understanding of genetic variability of characters becomes essential. Therefore, this study was conducted to estimate the
extent of genetic variation among yield and 19 yield components. One hundred sesame genotypes were evaluated in 10x10 triple lattice design at Werer during 2017 and 2018. The combined analysis of variance showed that the genotypes differed significantly. Higher phenotypic and genotypic coefficients of variation were observed for shattering resistance, whereas plant height, number of capsules per plant, harvest index and seed yield showed medium values. High heritability coupled with moderate to high genetic advance were observed for shattering resistance, plant height, capsule per plant, harvest
index and seed yield. The present study revealed that to increase sesame seed yield, the genotypes should possess a
greater number of capsules, shattering resistance and high harvest index, which known to be important yield contributing
characters and selection based on these characters would be most effective. The D2 analysis exhibited the group of
genotypes into seven clusters. Assessment of sesame genetic resources with molecular markers assisted breeding should be
considered in the future.
Comparative potential on yield and its related characters in fine riceInnspub Net
This study evaluated 20 fine rice cultivars for yield and yield-related traits. Analysis of variance showed significant genetic variability for all measured characters. The cultivar Ranjit produced the highest yield of 4.96 t/ha. Two cultivars, Kalozira and Kalosoru, showed the highest aroma contents of 35% and 30%, respectively. Based on both high yield and aroma content, Kalozira was identified as the best aromatic rice cultivar for potential commercial cultivation and use in future breeding programs.
Evaluation of the Growth and Yield Performances of Maize in a Soybean Culture...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by the International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The journal provides a common forum where all aspects of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences are presented. The journal invites original papers, review articles, technical reports and short communications containing new insight into any aspect Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences that are not published or not being considered for publication elsewhere.
Effect of hydro and Osmo priming on quality of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) ...Premier Publishers
Laboratory and lath-house experiment were carried out at National Seed Quality Control Laboratory Center, and at Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center lath-house, Ethiopia, respectively with the objectives to determine the effectiveness of seed priming and variety on seed quality and stand establishment. Experimental factors were three priming media [H2O, 0.5% KH2PO4, unprimed)] and six Chickpea varieties (DZ-10-4, Arerti, Habru, DZ-10-11, Akaki and Natoli) arranged in CRD with four replications. The laboratory results revealed significant differences (p<0.01)><0.05)><0.01) for all quality parameters excluding vigor index II, seedling shoot and root length and seedling dry weight. Significant correlations were also observed between emergence index and most of the vigor parameters. Moreover, water priming enhanced the germination and vigor index I of all varieties except DZ-10-4 and Habru; speed of germination of Arerti and electrical conductivity of all varieties tested. Hydropriming decreased electrical conductivity of seeds by 20% as compared to osmopriming. Therefore, it can be concluded that hydro priming can step-up economical benefit of chickpea growing farmers.
Evaluation of Improved Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L) Varieties for Adaptation ...Premier Publishers
This study was carried out to evaluate and identify adapted improved cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) (Fabaceae) varieties in southern tigray lowlands of Ethiopia. A field experiment was conducted during the 2016 and 2017 main cropping seasons using a randomized complete block design with three replications to evaluate three improved cowpea varieties for yield and yield related traits under rain-fed conditions at Mekoni Agricultural Research Center site and Kara Adisheho farmer’s field. Analysis of variance showed that all the traits measured were statistically significant at 5% level of probability except plant height. The earliest days to 90% maturity (79 days) were observed for the variety Kenkety, whereas the longest was recorded by bole variety (89.6 days). Similarly, Kenkety variety filled their seeds in a short period of time (25 days) compared to Assebot and Bole varieties (29; 32 days). The highest pooled mean grain yield was obtained from Kenkety variety (1958 kgha-1), while Assebot and Bole had the lowest yield of 1656 and 1481 kgha-1 respectively. When we see variety × location wise mean, still Kenkety variety outsmarts in both locations over the varieties and Kara Adisheho were suitable for cowpea production with (2128 kgha-1) grain yield. Taken as a whole, Kenkety variety over weights Assebot and Bole varieties especially for the two main traits of earliness and yield performance. Thus, Kenkety was promising variety for demonstration and scaling up activities in the agro ecology.
Productivity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) as Influence by NPK F...AI Publications
The aim of this research work was to evaluate the effect of different levels of NPK fertilizer (0, 40, 80 kg ha-1) and poultry manure (0, 4, 8 tons’ ha-1) on the productivity of okra plant. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) and replicated three times. From the result of the experiment, it was shown that there was significant difference in days to 50% flowering by application 0-ton ha-1 of both NPK and poultry manure. The application of poultry manure and NPK 15:15:15 showed significant difference among the treatments to fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit yield in kgha-1 and weight of fruit in kgha-1 at various weeks of data collection. The increase in the level of poultry manure and NPK 15:15:15 fertilizer showed the significant effects on fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit yield ha-1, and weight of fruit in kgha-1. Some of the parameters were statistically at far by varied level of factors and time. Okra variety Clemson spineless significantly gave taller plants, longer fruits and fewer days to 50 % flowering. Both poultry manure and NPK fertilizer were found to be sufficient to increase the yield of okra plant.
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STUDY OF MORPHOLOGICAL AND YIELD ATRIBUTING CHARACTERS IN INDIGENOUS RICE (OR...Vipin Pandey
The present study was carried out to study ninety four rice accessions, along with checks, on the basis of sixteen
qualitative and twenty quantitative characters. Analysis of variance for quantitative characters showed differences for
different characters. High coefficient of variation in the entire genotypes was observed for grain yield per plant (27.4 %),
number of effective tillers per plant (22.37 %), test weight (21.14 %) and kernel length breadth ratio (20.59 %).
Correlation analysis revealed positive and highly significant correlation of total number of filled grains per panicle, total
number of grains per panicle, plant height and number of effective tiller per plant; harvest index, test weight, flag leaf
length and days to maturity had positive highly significant correlation with grain yield per plant. Principal Component
Analysis revealed, out of 20, only seven principal components (PCs) exhibited more than 1.00 eigen value, and showed
about 77.42 % variability among the traits studied. So, these 7 PCs were given due importance for further explanation.
Component matrix revealed that the PC1 was mostly related to quality characters while PC2, PC3, PC4, PC5, PC6 and
PC7 mostly associated with yield related traits. Cluster analysis performed by UPGMA method using Euclidean distance
as dissimilarity measure divided the 97 genotypes of rice into ten clusters. The cluster III constituted of 48 genotypes,
forming the largest cluster followed by cluster VI (22 genotypes), cluster V (10 genotypes), cluster II (5 genotypes) and
cluster VIII (4 genotypes), cluster I, IV and VII (two genotypes each), cluster IX and X had (only one genotypes each).
Quality analysis performed for 97 rice genotypes revealed wide range of genetic variability for most of the quality traits.
Evaluating the Response Of Maize (Zea Mays L.), Varieties To Plant Population...paperpublications3
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during 2011 small rainy season (Belg) at Elefeta Farmer Training Center (FTC), in west Badewacho Woreda, Hadiya Zone, with the objectives to determine the optimum proportion of maize-haricot bean intercropping for maximum productivity and economic benefit; evaluate the performance of different maize varieties intercropped with haricot bean; identify the optimum haricot bean population density of intercropped with different maize varieties; and Estimate economic benefits of maize haricot bean intercropping. Three varieties of maize (PHB3253 Jabi, PHB30G19 Shone and Local) were planted intercropped with four haricot bean population densities (D1 = 62,500; D2 = 125,000; D3 = 187500; D4 = 250,000) arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. In this study, sole cropped maize’s varieties gave significantly (P<0.05)><0.05)> with 100 % haricot bean population density is recommended for intercropping for their better compatibility and economic benefit with haricot bean as compared to other varieties and population densities in the study area.
Growth and Yield Response of Bread Wheat Variety Grown Under Varying Seed Rat...Premier Publishers
Wheat is among the most important staple crop globally. However, constrained by appropriate agronomic practices. Therefore, the information on the interaction effect of seed rate and weeding period is useful to identify the effective time of weeding for high yield of wheat. Thus, the present study conducted at Amuru district of Horro Guduru Zone, Ethiopia in 2019 cropping season with the aim of identifying optimum seed rate and appropriate time of weeding to improve production and productivity of bread in the area. The experiment was laid down in randomized complete block (RCB) design with three replications. The treatment was arranged in factorial combinations of four weeding intervals (farmer practice, weeding at two weeks after emergence, three weeks after emergence and four weeks after emergence) and three levels of seed rate (125 kg, 150 kg and 175 kg-1).The result showed that days to 50% heading, days to maturity and effective tillers per plant were highly significantly (p<0.01) affected by the interaction effect of weeding time and seed rate. Moreover, interaction effect of weeding time and seed rate was significantly (p<0.01) affected the weed above ground dry biomass. Guizotia scabra (22.47%) with population density (370), Phalaris paradoxa (22.10%) with population (364), Plantago lanceolata (18.58%) with population density (306), and Bidens piloso L. (8.74%) were the dominant weed species competing with wheat in the study area. Minimum relative weed density (26.6%) weed dry biomass (1.7gm) and maximum weed control efficiency (98.08%) was recorded at weeding four weeks after emergence and 175kgha-1seed rate. Thus, the finding suggest grain yield was increased (52.3%) when weeding four weeks after emergence over farmers practice and 13.75% at 175kg seed rate.
Correlations and Path Analysis of Some Quantitative and Qualitative Character...ijtsrd
Durum wheat is the second most important triticum species next to bread wheat. Ethiopia is one of the centers of diversity for durum wheat. The present study was to determine the interrelationship and direct and indirect effects of yield component traits on grain yield of Ethiopian landraces durum wheat for further breeding activities of yield improvement. Out, 97 durum wheat accessions along with 3 improved varieties were evaluated in 10 x 10 simple lattice design during 2018 main cropping season at Mata Sub site of Haro Sabu Agricultural Research Center. Analysis of variance revealed highly significant differences among accessions for all traits. More than 36 of accessions were superior in mean grain yield than the standard checks. Grain yield exhibited positive and significant correlation both at genotypic and phenotypic level with most of the characters such as plant height rp = 0.22, rg = 0.25 , harvest index rp=0.79, rg = 0.78 , biological yield rp = 0.31, rg = 0.30 , number of kernels per spike rp = 0.17, rg = 0.21 , spike length, rp = 0.36, rg = 0.39 , and hectoliter weight kg hl 1 rp = 0.44, rg = 0.45 . The association between yield, and yield related characters through phenotypic genotypic path coefficients revealed that biological yield, spike length, harvest index and plant height exerted highest positive direct effect on grain yield. This suggests that simultaneous improvement in these characters might be possible Zewdu Tegenu | Dagnachew Lule | Gudeta Nepir "Correlations and Path Analysis of Some Quantitative and Qualitative Characters in Durum Wheat (Triticum Turgidum L.) Accessions in Western Oromia, Ethiopia" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-6 , October 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd28112.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/28112/correlations-and-path-analysis-of-some-quantitative-and-qualitative-characters-in-durum-wheat-triticum-turgidum-l-accessions-in-western-oromia-ethiopia/zewdu-tegenu
Participatory variety selection of Faba Bean for yield components and yield a...Premier Publishers
Faba bean is one the major highland grain food legumes contributing an enormous amount of protein to the human diet in Ethiopia. Though a lot of improved varieties were released by research centers farmers depend on low yield and local varieties. Participatory variety selection is one of the methods used to evaluate varieties through involvement of users. The participatory faba bean variety selection was conducted during 2014 cropping season at Chiro and Gemachis districts on two farmers training center and three farmers field. Eight released varieties with one local check were laid out in Randomized complete block design in three replications on Farmers training center and single plot on farmer’s field. Agronomic and farmer selection data were collected and analyzed. From all the tested varieties, variety Hachalu was superior in grain yield (1437 kg ha-1) and ( 808 kg ha-1) while Wayu variety was yielded (719 kg ha-1) and 796 (kg ha-1) at Chiro and Gamachis respectively. The lowest grain yield was obtained from Obse (215 kg ha-1) variety at Chiro and Local variety (581 kg ha-1) at Gemachis respectively. In case of farmer preference Hachalu score higher mean value (3.8) followed by Tumsa (3.6) and least mean value was recorded from variety local (2.2). Therefore, the varieties selected by researcher and farmer data Hachalu, Wayu and Tumsa were recommended for further production in these areas.
Assessments of alfalfa (medicago sativa) and rhodes grass (chlorisAlexander Decker
This study assessed the adaptability and yield performance of alfalfa and Rhodes grass on 36 farmer fields in two districts of southern Ethiopia over the 2010/2011 cropping season. The study found considerable variability in traits like fresh biomass yield, plant height, and number of branches among the forage crops. Fresh biomass yields of Rhodes grass ranged from 31.9-98 tons/ha in one district and 27.8-39.3 tons/ha in the other. Alfalfa fresh biomass yields ranged from 21.9-44.1 tons/ha and 22.1-34.3 tons/ha across the districts. Based on farmer evaluations, both alfalfa and Rhodes grass adapted well
Comparative Economic Analysis of Hybrid Rice v/s ConventionalRice Production ...sanaullah noonari
Pakistan grows high quality rice including Fine and Course grain varieties, coarse grain varieties are early
maturing while fine grain varieties are late maturing. Both fine and coarse grain varieties have Hybrid and
Conventional Rice varieties which are high quality rice to fulfill domestic demand and also for exports. The
study was design to compare the economic analysis of Hybrid and Conventional Rice production, major
objectives of the study were to asses’ financial gain from Hybrid Rice comparing with Conventional Rice and
Taluka Golarchi was selected for the present study where both on Hybrid and Conventional Rice varieties are
grown, primary data on Hybrid and Conventional Rice was collected from the farmers through personal
interviews with the help of specially designed questionnaire. A simple random sampling technique was used to
collect the data. Cobb-Douglas production function was used for yield analysis. Total costs per acre of Hybrid
Rice were 62010.87 Rs/Acre which were more than Conventional Rice was 56972.09 Rs/Acre. Major
differences in hybrid rice production cost are related to higher seed prices, slightly higher land management costs.
On an average higher yield (79.41monds per acre) was obtained from Hybrid Rice while Conventional Rice
yield (59.74monds per acre) was less then Hybrid Rice. There was 14.14% increase in Hybrid Rice yield
comparing with conventional Rice which gives additional income to poor farmers, Price gained per mounds was
almost the same in both activities. High profit was observed in Hybrid Rice and low profit was obtained in
conventional Rice. Most of the farmers focused to grow Hybrid Rice due to high yield.
Keywords: Rice, Economics Analysis, Production and Marketing.
This study investigated genetic variability and divergence among five provenances of Faidherbia albida based on seed traits and germination. Seed length, width, thickness and weight were measured and a germination test was conducted. Significant differences were found among provenances for all seed traits except thickness, indicating genetic variability. Heritability for all traits was high, suggesting selection based on morphology can be effective. Principal component and cluster analyses separated provenances into three distinct clusters correlated with rainfall and altitude of origin. High genetic variation and heritability for seed traits makes them suitable for selection and breeding of F. albida provenances.
Effect of Seed Storage Period in Ambient Condition on Seed Quality of Common ...Premier Publishers
Common bean is used as one of the cheapest source of protein apart from being the major source of cash income in Ethiopia. Its reasonable protein content (22%) made it the poor man's meat securing more than 16.7 million rural people against hidden hunger. Despite the common bean significance contribution to Ethiopian people food and nutrition security and income generation, its production and productivity is low. Among many factors that contribute to the low yield of common bean, low access of seeds of improved varieties and the use of seeds stored for a longer period of time. The length of seeds stored under ambient conditions is a critical aspect of seed quality management. The longer seeds stored under ambient conditions, are the risks of losing the stored beans to storage pests and other seed quality deterioration factors. Therefore, generating information from research is required on effect of seeds stored under ambient conditions on different varieties of common bean. The analysis of variance showed that storage period and variety had significant influence on all seed quality parameters considered except no significant effect on number of hard seeds. No significant differences among varieties were observed on abnormal seedlings, number of hard, fresh ingeminated and dead seeds. However, storage period and variety interacted to influence significantly thousand seed weight, seedling shoot length, nd vigor index I and seedling fresh weight. Due to seeds stored for a long period of time in ambient conditions would make the seed deteriorate and loss its quality during storage. This indicates that, seed deterioration is the result of changes within the seed that decrease the ability to survive.
Genetic Progress for Yield, Yield Components and Other Agronomic Characters o...Premier Publishers
Genetic progress has brought about increase in yield potential per se for almost all production areas around the world. The present study examines the relationship of groundnut yield with year of release, yield components and other agro-morphological traits using aggregative data from 1976 to 2012 to calculate genetic gain in groundnut grain yield across four locations in Eastern Ethiopia. The direct method, that compares cultivars with their year of release, was used. The relative gain for groundnut grain yield was 1.08% since 1976. A deeper understanding of these issues facilitates the identification of specific yield-limiting factors that can be used for future breeding strategies. Grain yield, 100 seed weight, plant height and harvest index were significantly correlated with year of release for tested locations, emphasizing the most promising traits for groundnut breeders in the past. These traits were also responsible for the significant genetic progress in groundnut yield in Ethiopia since 1976. Further improvement in the yield potential of groundnut will have to involve increase in other traits, like pod weight per plant, seed weight per plant, that have shown significant positive correlation with grain yield.
Effect of Seed Storage Period in Ambient Condition and Plant Population on Se...Premier Publishers
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is produced in eastern Hararghe, both under sole crop and intercrop systems mainly from farms save seeds. Limited information is available on the effect of seed storage period and plant population on seed quality of the crop. Therefore, this study was conducted at Haramaya University research field to assess the effect of duration of seed storage at ambient condition and plant population on the seed quality of common bean. The treatments were arranged in, factorial combination of three improved varieties (Haramaya, Dursitu and Fadis), three storage periods (9, 33 and 45 months) and three plant populations (320000, 180000 and 115200 ha-1). The seed quality test in the laboratory was conducted to evaluate the seed samples produced from these in a completely randomized design (CRD) with four replications. The seed quality of Haramaya was exceeded by Fadis variety. All seed quality parameters except seedling shoot length, thousand seed weight and proportion of hard seeds during germination had positive and significant correlation with grain yield. Generally, the research findings suggested the importance of using seeds stored for short period of time, optimum plant population and high yielding variety to increase the seed quality of the crop in the study area.
A field experiment was conducted to study the effects of plant spacing and phosphorus rates on yield related traits and yield of faba bean (Viacia faba L.) at Farmers Training Center, Duna District during 2015 summer cropping season. Three intra-rows spacing (5, 10 and 15 cm), three inter-rows spacing (30, 40 and 50 cm) and three phosphorus rates (0, 46 and 92 kg/ha) were tested. The experiment was laid out as a randomized complete block design (RCBD) and was replicated three times. Improved faba bean variety (Degaga) was ued as test crop. Phenological growth parameters yield and yield related data were collected and their ANOVA was analyzed using GenSta 5th edition and while treatment means were significantly different, they were separated using Least Significant Difference (LSD) at 5% probability level. There was highly significant (P<0.01) effect of the highest rate of phosphorus (92 kg P2O5 ha-1) on days to flowering, days to maturity, leaf area index, effective nodules per plant, plant height , primary tillers plant-1, seeds pod-1, hundred seed weight, grain yield, above ground dry biomass and harvest index. Significantly lowest days to flowering (54.3 days) after emergence and highest plant height (105.63 cm), leaf area (1073 cm2), seeds pod-1(3.57), grain yield (2633 kg ha-1), dry biomass (8108kg ha-1) and harvest index (32.47) were obtained from the highest rate of P (92 kg P2O5 ha-1). For all inter-rows spacing, the leaf area, number of primary tillers, pods plant-1, seeds pod-1 and hundred seed weight were increased as intra-row spacing increase and the highest leaf area (1084 cm2), primary tillers (2.99) and hundred seed weight (54.59 g) were obtained from the widest (50 cm) inter-row spacing, while the highest effective nodules (59.56) and leaf area index (3.51) were resulted from the narrowest (30 cm) inter-row spacing. On the other hand, the interaction effects of inter and intra-row spacing significantly influenced, number of pods plant-1, number of seeds pod-1, above ground dry biomass, grain yield and harvest index. The 30 cm inter-row by 15 cm intra-row spacing gave the highest grain yield (2495 kg ha-1), harvest index (35.79%) and pods plant-1(19.68) whereas the highest dry biomass (8738 kg ha-1) was obtained from 30 cm x 5 cm spacing combination. Thus, it can be concluded that application of 92 kg P2O5 ha-1 rate of phosphorus at 30 x 15 cm spacing combination proved to be superior with respect to grain yield in the study area. However, further study at least for one more cropping season under different soils is required to reach at conclusive recommendation.
Genetic Variability and Multivariate Analysis in Indigenous and Exotic Sesame...Premier Publishers
The productivity of sesame in Ethiopia is below the world average due to lack of high yielding improved varieties. Understanding of genetic variability of characters becomes essential. Therefore, this study was conducted to estimate the
extent of genetic variation among yield and 19 yield components. One hundred sesame genotypes were evaluated in 10x10 triple lattice design at Werer during 2017 and 2018. The combined analysis of variance showed that the genotypes differed significantly. Higher phenotypic and genotypic coefficients of variation were observed for shattering resistance, whereas plant height, number of capsules per plant, harvest index and seed yield showed medium values. High heritability coupled with moderate to high genetic advance were observed for shattering resistance, plant height, capsule per plant, harvest
index and seed yield. The present study revealed that to increase sesame seed yield, the genotypes should possess a
greater number of capsules, shattering resistance and high harvest index, which known to be important yield contributing
characters and selection based on these characters would be most effective. The D2 analysis exhibited the group of
genotypes into seven clusters. Assessment of sesame genetic resources with molecular markers assisted breeding should be
considered in the future.
Comparative potential on yield and its related characters in fine riceInnspub Net
This study evaluated 20 fine rice cultivars for yield and yield-related traits. Analysis of variance showed significant genetic variability for all measured characters. The cultivar Ranjit produced the highest yield of 4.96 t/ha. Two cultivars, Kalozira and Kalosoru, showed the highest aroma contents of 35% and 30%, respectively. Based on both high yield and aroma content, Kalozira was identified as the best aromatic rice cultivar for potential commercial cultivation and use in future breeding programs.
Evaluation of the Growth and Yield Performances of Maize in a Soybean Culture...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by the International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The journal provides a common forum where all aspects of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences are presented. The journal invites original papers, review articles, technical reports and short communications containing new insight into any aspect Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences that are not published or not being considered for publication elsewhere.
Effect of hydro and Osmo priming on quality of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) ...Premier Publishers
Laboratory and lath-house experiment were carried out at National Seed Quality Control Laboratory Center, and at Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center lath-house, Ethiopia, respectively with the objectives to determine the effectiveness of seed priming and variety on seed quality and stand establishment. Experimental factors were three priming media [H2O, 0.5% KH2PO4, unprimed)] and six Chickpea varieties (DZ-10-4, Arerti, Habru, DZ-10-11, Akaki and Natoli) arranged in CRD with four replications. The laboratory results revealed significant differences (p<0.01)><0.05)><0.01) for all quality parameters excluding vigor index II, seedling shoot and root length and seedling dry weight. Significant correlations were also observed between emergence index and most of the vigor parameters. Moreover, water priming enhanced the germination and vigor index I of all varieties except DZ-10-4 and Habru; speed of germination of Arerti and electrical conductivity of all varieties tested. Hydropriming decreased electrical conductivity of seeds by 20% as compared to osmopriming. Therefore, it can be concluded that hydro priming can step-up economical benefit of chickpea growing farmers.
Evaluation of Improved Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L) Varieties for Adaptation ...Premier Publishers
This study was carried out to evaluate and identify adapted improved cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) (Fabaceae) varieties in southern tigray lowlands of Ethiopia. A field experiment was conducted during the 2016 and 2017 main cropping seasons using a randomized complete block design with three replications to evaluate three improved cowpea varieties for yield and yield related traits under rain-fed conditions at Mekoni Agricultural Research Center site and Kara Adisheho farmer’s field. Analysis of variance showed that all the traits measured were statistically significant at 5% level of probability except plant height. The earliest days to 90% maturity (79 days) were observed for the variety Kenkety, whereas the longest was recorded by bole variety (89.6 days). Similarly, Kenkety variety filled their seeds in a short period of time (25 days) compared to Assebot and Bole varieties (29; 32 days). The highest pooled mean grain yield was obtained from Kenkety variety (1958 kgha-1), while Assebot and Bole had the lowest yield of 1656 and 1481 kgha-1 respectively. When we see variety × location wise mean, still Kenkety variety outsmarts in both locations over the varieties and Kara Adisheho were suitable for cowpea production with (2128 kgha-1) grain yield. Taken as a whole, Kenkety variety over weights Assebot and Bole varieties especially for the two main traits of earliness and yield performance. Thus, Kenkety was promising variety for demonstration and scaling up activities in the agro ecology.
Productivity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) as Influence by NPK F...AI Publications
The aim of this research work was to evaluate the effect of different levels of NPK fertilizer (0, 40, 80 kg ha-1) and poultry manure (0, 4, 8 tons’ ha-1) on the productivity of okra plant. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) and replicated three times. From the result of the experiment, it was shown that there was significant difference in days to 50% flowering by application 0-ton ha-1 of both NPK and poultry manure. The application of poultry manure and NPK 15:15:15 showed significant difference among the treatments to fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit yield in kgha-1 and weight of fruit in kgha-1 at various weeks of data collection. The increase in the level of poultry manure and NPK 15:15:15 fertilizer showed the significant effects on fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit yield ha-1, and weight of fruit in kgha-1. Some of the parameters were statistically at far by varied level of factors and time. Okra variety Clemson spineless significantly gave taller plants, longer fruits and fewer days to 50 % flowering. Both poultry manure and NPK fertilizer were found to be sufficient to increase the yield of okra plant.
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STUDY OF MORPHOLOGICAL AND YIELD ATRIBUTING CHARACTERS IN INDIGENOUS RICE (OR...Vipin Pandey
The present study was carried out to study ninety four rice accessions, along with checks, on the basis of sixteen
qualitative and twenty quantitative characters. Analysis of variance for quantitative characters showed differences for
different characters. High coefficient of variation in the entire genotypes was observed for grain yield per plant (27.4 %),
number of effective tillers per plant (22.37 %), test weight (21.14 %) and kernel length breadth ratio (20.59 %).
Correlation analysis revealed positive and highly significant correlation of total number of filled grains per panicle, total
number of grains per panicle, plant height and number of effective tiller per plant; harvest index, test weight, flag leaf
length and days to maturity had positive highly significant correlation with grain yield per plant. Principal Component
Analysis revealed, out of 20, only seven principal components (PCs) exhibited more than 1.00 eigen value, and showed
about 77.42 % variability among the traits studied. So, these 7 PCs were given due importance for further explanation.
Component matrix revealed that the PC1 was mostly related to quality characters while PC2, PC3, PC4, PC5, PC6 and
PC7 mostly associated with yield related traits. Cluster analysis performed by UPGMA method using Euclidean distance
as dissimilarity measure divided the 97 genotypes of rice into ten clusters. The cluster III constituted of 48 genotypes,
forming the largest cluster followed by cluster VI (22 genotypes), cluster V (10 genotypes), cluster II (5 genotypes) and
cluster VIII (4 genotypes), cluster I, IV and VII (two genotypes each), cluster IX and X had (only one genotypes each).
Quality analysis performed for 97 rice genotypes revealed wide range of genetic variability for most of the quality traits.
Evaluating the Response Of Maize (Zea Mays L.), Varieties To Plant Population...paperpublications3
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during 2011 small rainy season (Belg) at Elefeta Farmer Training Center (FTC), in west Badewacho Woreda, Hadiya Zone, with the objectives to determine the optimum proportion of maize-haricot bean intercropping for maximum productivity and economic benefit; evaluate the performance of different maize varieties intercropped with haricot bean; identify the optimum haricot bean population density of intercropped with different maize varieties; and Estimate economic benefits of maize haricot bean intercropping. Three varieties of maize (PHB3253 Jabi, PHB30G19 Shone and Local) were planted intercropped with four haricot bean population densities (D1 = 62,500; D2 = 125,000; D3 = 187500; D4 = 250,000) arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. In this study, sole cropped maize’s varieties gave significantly (P<0.05)><0.05)> with 100 % haricot bean population density is recommended for intercropping for their better compatibility and economic benefit with haricot bean as compared to other varieties and population densities in the study area.
This document summarizes a study on the indigenous knowledge of traditional fermented enset product preparation and utilization in Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia. It describes the major steps in enset processing including selection of mature plants, surface fermentation preparation, pulverization, decortication, and bulla extraction. It notes that 49.24% of respondents were male and 50.56% female, mostly from the Gedeo ethnic group. Common enset clones used were identified based on fast fermentation, quality, medicinal properties, drought resistance and yield. The document concludes that understanding these traditional practices and documenting the indigenous knowledge is important.
Heritabiliy studies in some sweet sorghum (sorghum bicolor. l. moench) genotypesAlexander Decker
This study estimated heritability in 30 genotypes of sweet sorghum. It found high heritability (>69%) for 8 traits including plant height, number of nodes, number of leaves, grain yield, and sugar content, indicating these traits are strongly influenced by genotype. Moderate heritability (55.9%) was observed for 1000 grain weight. Low heritability (1.5%) was observed for head weight. Genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variation were also calculated, with sugar content, grain yield, and plant height showing high GCV (>22%), indicating good potential to respond to selection.
Farmers in Ethiopia participated in research evaluating different seeding rates for teff production using a seed spreader. Over two years, farmers preferred lower seeding rates of 5-20 kg/ha mixed with sand compared to the recommended 30 kg/ha or typical 35 kg/ha rate. An economic analysis also found the lower 15 kg/ha rate mixed with sand to have the highest benefit-cost ratio. Both the farmer preferences and economic analysis support using the lower 15 kg/ha seeding rate mixed with sand as the most feasible option for farmers in the study area.
Effect of nitrogen fertilizer rates and intra-row spacing on yield and yield ...Premier Publishers
A field experiment was conducted at Gode Polytechnic College demonstration farm in 2013 under irrigation to observe the effect of six N rates (0, 46, 69, 92, 115 and 138 kg ha-1) and four intra-row spacing levels (7.5, 10 12.5 and 15 cm) on yield and yield components of onion (Allium cepa L.). The experiment was laid out according to randomized complete block design in factorial arrangement with three replications. Results of the analysis revealed that the interaction effects of N rates and intra-row spacing showed highly significant (P<0.01) effect on harvest index, fresh biomass yield, dry biomass yield, total bulb yield and marketable bulb yield. Thus, according to the result of partial Budget analysis application of 138kg N ha-1 planted at 7.5cm plant to plant distance was found the best treatment than others in relation to yield and yield components of onion under Gode condition.
Response of tef (Eragrostis tef (Zucc).Trotter) to Organic and inorganic fert...AI Publications
Tef [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] is a highly valued crop in the national diet of Ethiopians. It is major crops grown in Central highlands of Ethiopia under wide range of Agro ecological condition. Integrated nutrient management is the best approach to supply adequate and balanced nutrients to increase crop productivity in an efficient and environmentally benign manner, without sacrificing soil productivity of future generations. The objective of this review was to investigate the effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers as well as their combination on growth, yield and yield components of tef. Applications of chemical fertilizers mainly Urea and DAP have been started some four decades ago to improve soil fertility for enhanced crop production. Untenable increases in the price of fertilizers coupled with their adverse effects on the soil and reduced recovery efficiency of fertilizers by crops are the bottlenecks that prohibit the indiscriminate use of this technology. On farm using of organic fertilizers is inadequate due to some parts of the country us it as source of energy. Though ISFM is the notably preferred option in replenishing soil fertility and enhancing productivity, it is not yet widely taken up by farmers due to access or availability of inputs, use of organic resources for other purposes in place of soil fertility, transporting and management of organic inputs and economic returns of investments. Therefore, research needs to conduct detailed study on the best combinations of inputs that can boost crop yield in different farming systems and soil types.
The response of haricot bean to phosphorus application on ultisols at areka, ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that evaluated the response of haricot bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to different rates of phosphorus (P) fertilizer application on Ultisols in Areka, Ethiopia. Seven levels of P (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 kg ha-1) were tested in a randomized complete block design. Key findings include:
1) P application significantly reduced time to physiological maturity but did not significantly affect other growth parameters.
2) Grain yield and total biomass increased significantly with P application up to 40 kg P ha-1, with maximum yields of 25.47 dt ha-1 and 45.97 dt ha-
11.the response of haricot bean to phosphorus application on ultisols at arek...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that evaluated the response of haricot bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to different rates of phosphorus (P) fertilizer application on Ultisols in Areka, Ethiopia. Seven levels of P (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 kg ha-1) were tested in a randomized complete block design. Key findings include:
1) P application significantly reduced time to physiological maturity but did not significantly affect other growth parameters.
2) Grain yield and total biomass increased significantly with P application up to 40 kg P ha-1, with maximum yields of 25.47 dt ha-1 and 45.97 dt ha-
This study assessed the adaptability of 12 improved groundnut varieties (Sadi, manipinter, etc.) grown in Ethiopia. The varieties were planted in 2012/13 at two sites - a research center and nearby sub-site. Combined data analysis found significant varietal differences in yield, flowering time, maturity time, plant height, and seed weight. Location significantly affected yield, flowering time, maturity time, and plant height. Sadi and Fetene were the earliest to flower and mature. Manipinter had the highest 100-seed weight and was the highest yielder, followed by Sartu, Sadi, and wr961. Fetene and Oldhale performed poorly. The study identified varieties best suited to
This study assessed the adaptability of 12 improved groundnut varieties at two sites in Ethiopia. At both sites, varieties showed significant differences in yield, days to flower, days to maturity, plant height, and hundred seed weight. Manipinter yielded highest (16.9q/ha), followed by Sartu (12.2q/ha), Sadi (11.8q/ha), and wr961 (11.05q/ha). Location significantly affected yield, days to flower, days to maturity, and plant height. Varietal differences were highly significant for yield, days to flower, days to maturity, stand count, and plant height across locations.
Performance Evaluation of released Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) variet...Premier Publishers
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L. (Leguminosae) is a crop widely distributed in almost all parts of the world. In Ethiopia, common bean is cultivated for two main purposes namely as a source of protein for local consumption and for export. Mostly, it grows in the warm and lowland areas of the country. This experiment was conducted to identify, select and recommend adaptable, high yielding, as well as Insect pest and disease resistant released variety(ies) for major common bean producing areas mainly Kamashi zone and Mao-komo special Woreda of Benishangul gumuz regional state of Ethiopia. Sixteen varieties were evaluated in RCBD with three replications with plot size of 4m x 2.4m = 9.6m2 at Kamashi and Tongo (Mao-komo) testing sites of Assosa Agricultural Research Centre (AsRC) for two years (2013/14 and 2014/15) main cropping seasons. The result of ANOVA showed that there was a significant varietal difference (P< 0.001) in seed yield. The least seed yield per hectare was recorded for Argene variety (474 kg ha-1) and the highest grain yield for SER 125 variety (2220 kg ha-1) followed by SER 119 (2022 kg ha-1) SER 48 varieties (1891kg ha-1) and Nasir variety (1800 kg ha-1). SER 125, SER 119 and SER 48 varieties were performed well across both locations during the consecutive cropping seasons while Nasir variety has another quality of tolerating soil acidity which was the major problem in the western parts of the country including Assosa and western Oromia. Therefore, these varieties have to be promoted in farmer’s field for dissemination and scaling up.
Influence of cowpea and soybean intercropping pattern and time of planting on...Premier Publishers
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Keywords: Haricot Bean, Intercropping, Land Equivalent Ratio, Monetary Advantage, Stevia rebaudiana, Supplementary.
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1. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare www.iiste.org
ISSN 2224-3208 (Paper) ISSN 2225-093X (Online)
Vol.4, No.17, 2014
Effect of Type of Planting Material and Population Density on
Corm Yield and Yield Components
of Taro (Colocasia Esculenta L.)
Mulugeta Tsedalu1 Bizuayehu Tesfaye2 Yasin Goa3
1.Gambella Peoples National Regional State Agricultural Bearu, Ethiopia
2.Awassa college of Agriculture, P.O.Box 5, Hawassa, Ethiopia
3.Areka Agricultural Research Center, P.O.Box 79, Areka, Ethiopia
Abstract
Field experiment was conducted to examine the effect of type of planting material and plant population density
on the yield and its components during the main rainy season at Areka Agricultural Research Center from April
2006 to January 2007 in a split- plot design with three replications. The treatments included a factorial
combination of two type of planting material of variety Boloso -1 and 16 densities through different
arrangements (35, 50, 65, and 80cm) inter and (50, 70, 90 and 110cm) intra row spacing. The result showed that
type of planting material had a significant (p<0.05) effect on 50% emergence, number of leaves, leaf area,
weight of corm and dry matter percentage per plant and total, marketable and unmarketable yield (tha-1). Corms
achieved 50% emergence earlier than cormels, they also recorded higher mean height, leaf number, shoot
number, leaf area, corm weight and corm diameter per plant as well as higher total and marketable yield (tha-1).
Plant population density had a highly significant (p<0.001) effects on number of suckers, corm diameter, number
of corm, weigh of corm, leaf area index per plant and total, marketable and unmarketable corm yield (tha-1).
Total yield, marketable and unmarketable yield of corm yield increased with increasing planting density while
the mean corm weight per plant decreased at higher densities. The highest average total yield (49.85tha-1) were
obtained at 25,973 plants ha-1 with marketable yield of 37tha-1 that is followed by 40.5tha-1 were obtained at
31,745 plants ha-1 with marketable yield of 27 tha-1. Type of planting material and population density interaction
had a significant (P<0.001) effect on total and marketable corm yield (tha-1) with their maximum density at
25,973 plants ha-1. Therefore, to maximize yield and still to properly earth up, population density of 25,973
plants ha-1 (35cm x 110cm) could be recommended. In conclusion, total and marketable yields were maximized
at 25,973 plants ha-1 for both corm and cormel type of planting material for marketable and unmarketable (for
planting) taro production.
Keywords: Density, Planting material, Taro, Spacing, LAI, Yield, Yield component
1. INTRODUCTION
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is grown in nearly all parts of the humid tropics in more than 65 countries worldwide
and serves as an important staple food and as a source of carbohydrate for inhabitants in some subtropical and
virtually all tropical regions (LEISA, 2004). It is cultivated mainly in developing countries, rarely on large
plantations but on small farms with little technology (Chien-Chun et al., 2006). Taro ranked 14th among staple
crops in 1987 in terms of volume of production (Hollyer, 1997). According to the FAO (2007) statistical report,
world taro production in 2005 was over 11.7 million metric tons from an area of 1,781,270 hectare of land with
global average yield of 6.5 ton/ha. The top 6 producing nations are Nigeria, Ghana, China, Cambodia, Côte
d'Ivoire and Papa New Guinea, respectively (FAO, 2007). The bulk of production is in Africa, Nigeria and
Ghana producing 5.1 and 1.8 million metric tons from an area of 667,000 and 270,000 hectare, respectively;
however, its intensity of cultivation and highest percentage contribution to the diet occurs in the Pacific Islands
(Onwueme, 1999).
In Ethiopia, a total of 26,506.36 hectares of land in 2001/02 cropping season was covered by taro
(CACC, 2003) and the production is estimated to be over 190,000 tons (MARD, 2005). Out of the total taro area
cultivated in 2001/02 cropping season, the bulk of production of taro (20,100.48 ha) was in Southern Nations
Nationalities and Peoples’ Regional State (SNNPRS), followed by Oromia (6,147.87 ha), Gambella (231.84 ha)
and Benishangule Gumuz (9.36 ha) regions (CACC, 2003). In Wolaita zone of the SNNPRS, 29.59% of the crop
area was under sweet potatoes, potatoes and taro each covering 66.5%, 18.5% and 14.2% of the production area,
respectively. The total area under taro cultivation in the zone was 4,202.46 ha, accounting for 16% of the country
and 30% of the regional share (CACC, 2003). Farmers in Wolaita have identified about seven different clones of
taro locally known as Gerezua, Shishia, Yittria, Moliya, Tawayia, Gesa, Woldua and Kawo Boina (cultivar Kawo
Boina belonging to the genus Xanthosoma), on the basis of morphological, phenological, agronomic and quality
traits, and fitness into cropping systems and medicinal values (Asfaw, 2006; Simon, 1992).
At present, there has been an increase in the area of production of taro in SNNPR, and the level of
dependence on sweet potato and enset crop is shifting to maize and taro in Wolaita (Asfaw and Waga, 2004
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unpublished) due to enset bacterial wilt, sweet potato butterfly and the introduction of high yielding taro variety,
Boloso-1. In Ethiopia, taro is highly prized and is a dominant staple food crop in subsistent sector and an
important source of cash income (Simon, 1992). The corms and cormels (in Ethiopia) as well as the leaves are
the main economic part of taro plant are rich in starch and eaten in a manner similar to potatoes; boiled, baked,
roasted, fried or as a basis for soups (Kay, 1987). In Ethiopia, corm/cormels boiled and eaten similar to potato,
mixed with other vegetables, butter and garlic (Asfaw, 2006). Corm/cormels are considered as a good source of
carbohydrates which considered as excellent for people with digestive problems, for people with allergies, such
as lactose intolerance, and as canned baby foods (Matthews, 2004). In comparison with potato, taro corm has a
higher proportion of protein (1.5-3.0%), calcium, and phosphorus; it has a trace of fat, and is rich in vitamins A
and C (Hsiu-Ying Lu et al., 2005). Oxalic acid may be present in the corm and especially in the young leaf
(Matthews, 2004). Traditionally taro is vegetatively propagated plant species but some species flower and
produce seeds naturally while others can be induced to produce seeds by spraying gibberelic acid (Tyagi and
Deo, 2005), in some clones flowering is sporadic and the seed are tiny (Jill, 1990). Types of planting materials
that are used for propagation of taro production are: side suckers, small corms (unmarketable), huli i.e. the apical
1-2cm of the corm with the basal 15-20cm of the petioles attached; corm pieces (resulting when large corms are
cut into smaller pieces) and whole corms (Onwueme, 1999). Because of the profusion of buds on the corm and
cormel, taro conventionally established from intact corms, intact cormels, or piece of corm and cormels
(Onwueme and Sinha, 1991). In Wolaita and other taro growing areas in the country, there is inadequate supply
of planting material as the corm and cormels are often fully consumed by the family, leaving too little for
planting material (Simon, 1992).
The national average yield of 8tha-1 (CACC, 2003) is by far greater than the global average yield of
6.5tha-1 and lower than Asian average (12.6tha-1) (Silva et al., 1992). Current global yield levels in taro
production are relatively low. However, research conducted in different parts of the world (Goenaga and
Chardon, 1995; Silva et al., 1992) demonstrates that under intensive commercial management taro yields
between 21tha-1 and 70tha-1. One of the highest yielding cultivars (Boloso -1) gave an average fresh corm yield
of over 67tha-1, considerably exceeding the national average (Asfaw and Waga, 2004, unpublished). This
demonstrates that taro yield obtained by farmers is far below the crop potential. The productivity of crops in
general and taro in particular in farmers' fields are affected by a number of factors such as soil fertility, size of
planting material, variety, weed, leaf area, suckering, type of planting material, population density, etc. Among
these, types of planting materials and population density are the most important in the study area. Simon (1992)
reported that density is an important factor, which governs corm yield of taro. Close spacing of the plants
increases the production of the corm yield per unit of land up to a certain point but decreases the corm yield and
leaf area per plant and the contribution of the cormels to the yield. Widely spaced planting increases the yield per
plant and increases the number of corm and also leaves space for weeding, soil dressing and intercropping
(Onwueme and Sinha, 1991). However, it is important to optimize plant population density for taro to maximize
its yield that would contribute to food security and income generation.
In Ethiopia, some studies have been conducted on the effect of plant population density and type of
planting material of taro on yield in few locations (Jimma and Areka) but there is no sufficient information on
the yield response of taro to population density and type of planting material for different agro ecological zones
of the country (Edossa et al., 1995; Simon, 1992). The recommendation of 40,000 plant ha-1, (50cm x 50cm)
spacing has been used for the variety Boloso–1 in Areka area. However, this density was recommended without
considering type of planting material and was also not acceptable by farmers as farmers said it is narrow
(Personal communication). Elsewhere in the Asian Pacific Onwueme and Sinha (1991) recommended spacing
results of 60 cm between plants and between rows (27,660 plants per ha) for optimum production of taro. Such
differences show the need for determining plant population density for optimum yield of taro. The main
objective of this study was therefore, to determine the effect of type of planting material and plant population
density that maximize taro corm yield of improved variety Boloso- 1 grown in Wolaita zone.
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Description of the Study Area
A field experiment was conducted during the 2006-cropping season at Areka Agricultural Research Center
(AARC), which is located in Southern Nations Nationalities and People’s Regional State (SNNPRS), Wolayita
zone. It is located at 410 km south of Addis Ababa and 3 km from Areka town, found at 7°04" 96'N latitude and
37°41".330'E longitude and altitude of 1830 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l). The soil at the center is formed
from pyroclastic rocks and clayey in texture (Abayneh, 2003). The mean annual rainfall is 1659.1 mm and has a
bimodal pattern that extends from March to September. The mean peak rainy months are April, August and
September (190.4 mm, 215.7mm and 171.5mm, respectively). The mean annual minimum and maximum
temperatures are 15oC and 26°C. November is the coldest month whereas March is the hottest.
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2.2 Experimental Detail
2.2.1 Experimental material and design
The treatments consists of (i) four inter (50, 70, 90 110cm) and intra (35, 50, 65,80cm) -row spacings (ii) two
types of planting material (corm and cormels). The experiment was laid out as a split–plot design with factorial
experimentation with three replications. Two type of planting materials and sixteen possible spacing
combinations were randomly arranged in the main plot and sub-plot, respectively. The sixteen spacing
arrangements (treatments) used were presented in table 1.
The variety used was Boloso-1, which is a recently released variety from Areka Agricultural Research Center
(AARC) in 2004. The variety is dasheen type. It was planted on 25 April 2006. Each replication contained two
main plots (planting materials) and sixteen sub plots (spacing combinations) from which the inner four rows
were sampled. The experiment was surrounded by two rows of guard plants. Each plot differed in total area
depending on the intra and inter- row spacing. The gross plot size also varied, each consisting of six rows and
contained different number of plants, the smallest and the highest number of plants per hectare was 13,363 and
57,143, respectively.
2.2.2 Cultural practices
Planting materials used were fresh mother corm and cormels of variety Boloso-1 obtained from Areka
Agricultural Research center (AARC). They were harvested from plants of the 2005/2006 cropping season. In
order to facilitate sprouting, corm and cormels were dug out and left under shade (open air) and planted 10 days
later. Uniform corm and cormels sizes were selected visually excluding over and under sized corm and cormels.
No fertilizer was applied throughout the growing season. The experimental area was hand weeded as necessary.
The land was deep plowed and disked with tractor and then oxen plowed and finally leveled with manual labor.
Incidence of disease, insect damage, frost, and storm did not occur except unusual extended rainfall and few
occurrence of mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber). A onetime harvest was made on 2 January, 2007. Both pre-harvest
and post harvest on Plant height (cm), Number of green (functional) leaves per plant, Leaf area per plant
(cm2),Maximum leaf length (Lx),Maximum leaf width (Wx),Leaf area index (LAI),Corm length (cm),Corm
diameter (cm), Number of corm, Corm fresh weight per plant (g plant-1),Marketable yield (tha-1),Unmarketable
yield (tha-1), Corm dry matter percentage and Yield per hectare (tha-1) were recorded.
2.2.4 Statistical analysis
Analysis of variance was conducted using SAS programs (SAS Insti., 2000). The experiment was analyzed as a
split- plot design with main plot planting materials (Pm) and sub plot of spacings (Sp). A probability level of p≤
0.05 was considered to be statistically significant and significant means were separated using Tukey's - test.
3. RESULTS
3.1 Date of 50% Emergence
Type of planting material significantly (p≤0.05) affected date of emergence. Corms achieved 50% emergence
32.9 days after planting (DAP) whereas cormels at 35.6 DAP (Table 4). Neither population density nor their
interactions had significant effect (p≤0.05) on date of 50% emergence.
3.2 Plant Height
Plant height increased from a minimum of 39.18cm at two months after planting (MAP) to a maximum of
80.79cm at 7MAP; thereafter, it declined (figure 1). Analysis of variance revealed that plant height was affected
significantly (p≤0.05) by source of planting material at 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 MAP. Corm recorded a significantly
high mean height per plant at all moths after planting (MAP).
Plant population density had no significant (p≤0.05) effect on plant height at all MAP. The height of plants
differed very little in relation to density (figure 1). There was no interaction effect of plant population density
and type of planting material on plant height.
3.3 Number of Leaves
Type of planting material had significant (p≤0.05) effect on leaf number per plant. Plants grown from corms
recorded significantly higher number of leaves throughout the growing period except at 9 MAP (Table 2). The
magnitude of the difference in mean number of leaves per plant from the two sources of planting materials was
highest at 3 (4.03 leaves), 4 (4.46), 6 (4.63) and 8 (3.65) MAP. It was also observed that corms begin to develop
leaves and suckers earlier than cormels due to difference in date of 50% emergence. Similarly, the experimental
plots planted with corm had greater number of active (living) leaves than cormel plots. The number of leaves
increased and reached maximum 5MAP and declined thereafter (Figure 2).
Plant population density had no significant (p≤0.05) effect on leaf number per plant. However, highest
values per plant were recorded at densities of 57,143 (2, 3 and 6 MAP), 17,093 (4 and 8 MAP) and 13,363 (5, 7
and 9 MAP) plants/ha (Table 2). Overall, maximum number of leaves was recorded at five MAP and the highest
(21.57) and lowest (14.23) mean numbers of leaves per plant were recorded at densities with 13,363 and 40,816
plants ha-1, respectively. There was no interaction effect of plant population density and type of planting material
on leaf number per plant.
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3.4 Number of Shoots
Number of shoots per plant responded significantly (p≤0.05) to the type of planting materials at 2, 3 and 4 MAP.
Corms recorded higher mean value at 2, 3 and 4 MAP (Table 3). There was little shoot development during the
first two month after planting (Figure 3). Thereafter, there was an increase in number of shoots, attaining a peak
at about 7MAP for both type of planting materials. After the 7th months, there was no further increase in number
of shoots. Shoot number per plant was significantly (p≤0.05) affected by population density at 2, 5, 6, 7 and 9
MAP. At 3 MAP, the highest mean shoot number per plant was recorded at 28,570 plants ha-1. At 5, 6, 7, and 9
MAP, the highest mean values were recorded at 13,363 plants/ha (Table 3). Shoot number per plant was not
affected by density at 2, 4 and 8 MAP. Overall, the highest mean shoot number per plant (6.17) was recorded at
13,363 plants ha-1 at 7 MAP. There was no interaction effect between plant population density and type of
planting material on number of shoots.
3.5 Leaf Area and Leaf Area Index
Type of planting material had a significant effect (p≤0.05) on leaf area per plant. Corm had scored a significantly
higher mean leaf area per plant (4954.2cm2) than cormels (3, 995.7 cm2) (Table 4). Type of planting material had
no significant (p≤ 0.05) effect on LAI.
Population density had no significant (p≤0.05) effect on leaf area per plant. However, leaf area per plant has
shown an increasing trend with the decrease in plant density (Figure 4). Plant density had a highly significant
effect (p≤0.001) on LAI per plant . The highest LAI per plant was recorded at the maximum density (57,143
plants ha-1); the value decreased with decreasing density (Figure 4).
3.6 Corm Number per Plant
Type of planting material had no significant (p≤ 0.05) effect on mean corm number per plant . However, mean
corm number per plant was slightly higher for corm than cormel (Table 5). Plant density had a highly significant
(p≤ 0.001) effect on corm number per plant . The highest (13.03) and lowest (8.6) mean corm number plant were
attained at 13,985 and 57,143 plants ha-1, respectively (Table 5).
3.7 Corm Length and Diameter
Planting material had no significant (p≤0.05) effect on corm length. Nevertheless, plants grown from corm
produced slightly longer (mean =11.15cm) corms than from cormels (Table 5). Similarly, density had no
significant (p≤0.05) effect on corm length . However, there were differences in mean corm length per plant
among different density level. The highest mean corm length was recorded at 13,888 plants ha-1. This was 4 %
higher than the lowest value (9.37cm) scored at 40,000 plants ha-1. Mean corm diameter per plant was not
affected significantly (p≤0.05) by planting material; however, it was highly and significantly (p≤0.001) affected
by density . Corm diameter was highest (7.34) unit at 18,181 plants ha-1 (Table 5). It started to decline both at
higher and lower density. Mean of the diameter/length ratio (DLR) was not affected significantly (p≤0.05) due to
type of planting material. However, there are variations in the mean corm length/diameter ratio in relation to
density. The lowest (0.57) DLR value was recorded at 40,816 plants ha-1; this value was 4% lower than the
highest DLR (0.67) recorded at 40,000 plants ha-1
The interaction effects of planting material and density on corm length, diameter and DLR were non significant
(p≤0.05).
3.8. Corm Weight and Dry matter Percent.
Type of planting material had a highly significant (p≤ 0.01) effect on average corm weight per plant . Corm
recorded the highest mean weight of corm per plant than cormels (Table 5). Similarly, plant population density
had a highly significant (p≤ 0.01) effect on corm weight per plant. The highest corm weight per plant (1582g)
was recorded from 13,888 plants/ha. Corm weight increased with decreased plant density, the lowest corm
weight per plant (833.7g) being obtained from 40,816plants ha-1. The percentage dry matter of corm did not
differ significantly between plant population densities; however, the type of planting material had significant (p≤
0.01) effect on dry matter percentage. The average mean dry matter percentage was 36.06 and 35.30 for corm
and cormel type of planting material, respectively (Table 5).
The interaction effects of planting material and density on corm weight and dry matter percent were not
significant (p≤ 0.05) .
3.9 Total, Marketable and Unmarketable Yield of Taro (t/ha)
The type of planting material had a significant (p≤ 0.05) effect on total and marketable (> 250g) yields . The
marketable (>250g) and total yields obtained from corm were significantly higher than cormel (Table 6). The
magnitude of yield difference between corm and cormel was highest for total yield (8.8t/ha) than marketable
(7.22) yield per hectare. Type of planting material had no effect on unmarketable (<250g) yield. However, corm
gave relatively higher (5.88 tha-1) unmarketable yield than cormels (4.29tha-1). Plant population density also had
a highly significant effect on total yield per hectare. The highest total yield (49.85tha-1) was recorded at 25,973
plants ha-1 (Table 6). Total yield decreased both at higher and lower plant densities. Plant population density had
a highly significant (p≤ 0.001) effect on marketable (>250g) yield per hectare . Similar to total yield marketable
yield also decreased at both higher and lower densities. The highest (36.96tha-1) was recorded at 25,973 plants
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ha-1. Density had a highly significant (p≤ 0.001) effect on unmarketable (< 250g) yield per hectare . The highest
unmarketable yield (13.68tha-1) was recorded at 31,745 plants ha-1.
Yields of the two categories (total and marketable yield) were very high at higher densities, reached a maximum
at 25,973 plants ha-1 and start to decline. Whereas the unmarketable yield were maximum at 31,745 plants per
hectare (Table 6).
3.10 Association among Yield and Yield Components
Correlation of yield and yield components among themselves is presented in Table.7.
Leaf area was significantly (p≤ 0.001) and positively correlated with number of leaves (r = 0.42), plant height (r
= 0.39), number of shoots (r = 0.35) number of corm (r =0.33) and weight of corm (r = 0.26). Weight of corm per
plant was significantly (p ≤ 0.001) and positively correlated with number of leaves (r = 0.28), plant height (r =
0.30) number of corm (r = 0.54), corm diameter (r =0.47) and leaf area (r = 0.36), per plant. Whereas, corm
number per plant was significantly (p<0.01) and positively correlated with number of shoot (r = 0.20), corm
diameter (r = 0.36) and LA (r = 0.33). Total corm yield (t/ha) was significantly (p≤ 0.001) and positively
correlated with leaf area index (r = 0.51) and plant height (r = 0.47).
4. DISCUSSION
4.1 Size and vigor of Shoots
The type of planting material significantly (p≤0.05) affected plant height, number of leaves of taro and leaf area.
Plants grown from corm gave taller shoots, higher leaf number and leaf area than plants grown from cormels.
The finding of the present study agree with those reported by Johnston et al. (1997) who found significant
difference between huli and tissue cultured plants; maximum 14 leaves 15 weeks after planting and 20 leaves
31WAP for huli and tissue culture plants, respectively.
The possible reason for this may be early emerging plants are likely to be more competitive than later
emerging plants due to the development of size bias and resulting asymmetric competition. The greater size and
vigor of plants from corm can be associated with the fact that corms establish faster than cormels (Table 4).
Early canopy development (radiation capture) higher LA and plant height values at 2 MAP (Table 4 and figure
1). More assimilates from corm accounted for the increased size and vigor of plants than cormels.
Density had no effect on shoot length (plant height) and leaf number per plant. The non-significant
effect of population density on number of leaves per plant in this experiment agreed with the report of Shih and
Snyder (1984) where an increase in trend on leaf number during the early growth (2 MAP) was obtained
maximum at 4 MAP with 0.2m plant spacing whereas leaf number at 0.4m and 0.6m plant spacing reached
maximum 6 MAP; the number of leaves near the end of growth season reached a similar number in all plant
densities. On the contrary, Gill et al. (2005) obtained higher number of leaves per plant (8.1) at a density of
74,000 plant ha-1 compared to the lowest densities. The finding differs from the report of Gendua et al. (2000)
who found that plant density significantly affected plant height of taro. They found 10,000 plant ha-1 gave taller
plant than the 40,000 plant ha-1. Moreover, Igbokwe and Ogbonnaya (1981) obtained that plant height increased
with increasing intra row spacing i.e. decreased densities with the application of 40 kg N ha-1.
In most plants (e.g. maize), shoot growth (height, leaf number) reach at an optimum density; further
increase in density is associated with decrease in individual plant or stem size. Higher plant densities also had a
greater number of vegetative shoots; however, plots with higher initial stand densities reached equilibrium much
faster than plots with lower stand densities (Springer et al., 2003). In this study, plant height and number of
leaves were the same at all plant densities. The deviation in the pattern of shoot growth observed in taro can be
explained by the fact that vertical growth of shoots length of the petioles, sucker production (branching nature of
taro) at lower densities, plants formed more shoots than those at higher densities.
Population density has a positive and significant (p≤0.001) effect on (LAI) (Appendix V). LAI was high
at highest density (2.12) and decreased with decreased density. The finding is in agreement with those reported
by (Shih and Snyder, 1984) who found that higher LAI (2.15) at maximum density. On the other hand, Ezumah
(1973) obtained and concluded that for optimum corm yield, LAI approached 3.
4.2 Number of Shoots per Plant
Plants raised from corm produced more shoot number per plant than cormel (Table 3). Higher shoots number
was produced at 3, 5, 6 and 7 MAP. According to Miyasaka et al. (2003), root and shoot development with
initiation of corm development were observed during one to four months. In this study, corm produced
significant higher number of shoots at 2, 3 and 4 months (Table 3). The higher number of shoots difference at
this early stage of growth observed between corm and cormels may be due to the number of shoots sprouted
initially from corm.
Numbers of shoots pre plant tend to increase as plant density decreases. The maximum numbers of
shoots per plant were obtained at 13,363 plant ha-1. The finding is in agreement with Gregory (2004) who
obtained that closer spacing significantly reduced the number of shoots per plant, mean maximum (4.4) and
minimum (4.0) numbers of shoots were obtained from 17,700 and 33,055 plants ha-1, respectively. The works of
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Gendua et al. (2000) also corroborate the result of this study as they found a significant higher average of three
basal suckers (shoot) per plant at the higher (40,000 plants ha-1) who concluded that number of shoot per plant
decreased significantly with increased plant densities. Similarly, Ezumah (1973) also reported that the
contribution of sucker corms to yield increased as plant population decreased. The increased in shoot (sucker)
number with decreased in density may be due to greater amount of available assimilates for below ground and
the availability of more nutrient, moisture and low competition for light at low densities.
Shih and Snyder (1984) suggest that when suckers (shoots) form leaves with complete photosynthetic
ability, they synthesize their own nutrients. The contribution of corm to more number of shoot per plant and the
significant correlation between leaf number and shoot number (r = 0.71), shoot number and number of corm (r=
0.21) and shoot number and weight of corm (r = 0.26) obtained in this study can be explained by the relative
earlier shoot emergence rate, number of daughter corm and cormel formation less than three months and also the
inherent characteristics of corm and cormels in relation to shoot formation and sprouting.
4.3 Number of Corm per Plant
Planting materials (corm and cormel) had no significant effect on number of corm per plant. This finding is in
agreement with those reported by Edossa et al. (1994) who found that using different taro propagules (corm, cut
corm and cormel) has no effect on number of corm. On the contrary, Khalafalla (2001) obtained seed size of
potato tuber significantly affected number of tuber per plant and number of stems per plant. The smaller
variation in number of corm per plant may be due to uniformity of planting material used in this study. Plant
population density had significantly affected number of corm. At higher plant density, number of corm decreased
and at low densities corm number per plant increases. The result agree with those reported by Ellison et al.
(1989) in Brazil, who found that maximum production of corm/plant was obtained at lower density of 6,700
plant ha-1. Also, Edossa et al. (1994) obtained significant increase in number of corm per plant at lower densities.
On the contrary, Safo et al. (1991) obtained that density had no significant effect on number of corm per plant. In
this study density had significant effect on corm diameter. Higher diameter of corm was obtained at density of
18,181 plants ha-1. On contrary, to this study Safo et al. (1991) and Edossa et al. (1994) found that spacing had
no significant effect on diameter of the corm. The inverse relationship of number of corm per plant and density
in this study may be associated with the number of shoots per plant supported by the significant correlation
between number of corm and shoot number (r=0.36). Number of corms is an important determinant of the
multiplication ratio. Per plant basis, maximum corm number (13) was attained at 13,985 plants per hectare.
4.4 Corm Size
Weight of corm and dry matter content of corm were affected significantly (p<0.05) by type of planting material.
Plants grown from corm gave the highest average corm weight (1283g) than cormels (1028.73g). The result
agreed with that of Khalafalla (2001) who reported that seed tuber size of potato (whole, half and farmer’s seed
piece) affects the marketable tuber weight. The highest corm weight obtained from corm can be explained by the
fact that plants grown from corm attain greater number of leaves at relatively early stage of growth and may also
be related with size advantage i.e. source/ sink relationship. This is also be reflected in the higher significant
correlation observed between number of leaves and number of corm (r = 0.46), number of corm and weight of
corm (r = 0.54) leaf area and number of suckers (r = 0.66).
Plant density had significant effect on corm weight per plant. At higher plant density, corm weight per
plant decrease and total yield ha-1 increased, while the reverse is true at low densities. The highest weight of
corm per plant (1.58kg) was obtained at the lowest densities (13,888 and 13,363 plants ha-1). The result of this
study agree with that of Gendua et al. (2000) who reported that the higher mean corm weight per plant (839g)
was obtained from 10,000 plant ha-1 and reduced significantly at all plant densities above 10,000 plant ha-1. In
addition, Edossa et al. (1994) also found a significantly increased corm weight with decreased densities. De La
Pena (1978) also reported that corm and cormel weight was inversely related to the number of plants per hectare
in both upland and lowland taro. On contrary, Schaffer et al. (2005) and Adriano et al. (1986) reported that plant
density had no significant effect on average corm and cormel weight per plant, respectively. The decreased in
corm weight with increasing densities observed in this experiment may be due to lesser plant competition for
growth resources per plant. The average dry matter percentage and diameter length ratio of Boloso-1 in this
experiment was 36.7% and 0.63, respectively. Diameter/length ratio of 0.6 to 0.85 (oval) and 0.85 to 1.0 (round)
shapes are the most acceptable than “dump ball” shape (0.35 – 0.5) (Gregory, 2004). Percent dry matter of corms
of 20% is considered to be the minimum acceptable to consumers and dry weight of higher than 40% is
considered as poor eating quality (Miyaska et al., 2001). The results showed that, variety Boloso-1 fulfill some
quality parameters, which indicate the potential of this variety for food security, income generation and
commercialization.
4.5 Total, Marketable and Unmarketable Yield (tha-1)
Type of planting material significantly (p≤0.05) affected total and marketable yield of taro, with plants grown
from corm giving the higher average total (58.71tha-1), marketable (46.36 tha-1) and unmarketable yield
(12.35tha-1) than those from cormels. The finding is in agreement with report by Singh and Singh (2004) who
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obtained the highest mean yields of 15.36 tha-1 and 14.33 tha-1 using corm and cormel, respectively. Edossa et al.
(1995) found that the use of corm markedly increased total corm yield per unit area than cut corm and cormel.
The result of this study agrees with Purewal and Dargan, (1957) who obtained that yield was highly correlated
with plant height and LAI, which were correlated with each other. The significant effect of type of planting
material on total and marketable yield in this study explained by the early rate of establishment and higher plant
height achieved from corm planting material which intern facilitate early canopy closure, efficient capture of
solar radiation, nutrient absorption and weed suppression. This is further supported by the significant and
positive correlation of yield with plant height (r=0.47) and leaf area index (r= 0.51).
Plant densities significantly (p≤0.001) affected corm total yield, marketable and unmarketable yield of
taro. With increased density, yield/ha decreased. The highest and lowest yield obtained was 49.85tha-1 at 25,973
plants ha-1. The finding is in agreement with the result obtained by Gendua et al. (2000) who found total yield of
taro increased with plant density, showing significant increases at 40,000, 80,000 and 160,000 plant ha-1 over the
base 10,000 plant ha-1. Edossa et al. (1994) also reported that maximum taro yield was obtained from the density
of 47,666 plants ha-1. These further supported by Onwueme and Charles (1994) who concluded that maximum
yield per hectare can be obtained as spacing is decreased to as low as to 30cm x 30cm; however, further increase
as high as (109,000 plant ha-1), the amount of planting material is enormous and the net return per unit of
planting material is low. On the contrary, Safo et al. (1991) found that spacing had no significant effect on corm
yield of Xanthosoma and Colocasia.
In the present study, the highest marketable yield was obtained at 25,973 plants ha-1; the percentage of
unmarketable yield was higher at higher plant population densities, which is in agreement with the report of
Gendua et al. (2000), the separate grade >250g as marketable and < 250g and diseased one considered as
unmarketable. He also obtained that the highest first grade marketable and second grade corm yields were
obtained at 80,000 plants ha-1. As plant population density increases the percentage of unmarketable yields
increased which were 15% and 43% at 80,000 and 160,000 plant ha-1, respectively. The percentage of
unmarketable yield was higher at higher plant population densities. On the contrary, Zarate et al. (2000) obtained
that percentages of marketable corm were not affected by plant density. As density increases, yield per hectare
increased. The significant and positively correlation of total corm yield with LAI (r = 0.51) and plant height (r =
0.41) can be explained by the increased number of plant per unit area. This also further reflected by the higher
correlations observed between corm diameter and weight of corm (r = 0.47), weight of corm and number of corm
(r =0.54), number of shoots and LA (r = 0.35), number of shoot and number of corm (r = 0.26) per plant. In
agreement with this Enyi (1967) obtained that yields of corms were positively correlated with LAI.
In Wolaita and elsewhere in the country, there was no distinction between marketable and unmarketable
yield of taro. Farmers classify the corm into two groups: corm used for consumption and for market, and corm
used for planting for the next season. Farmers select very small corms of approximately < 50g and extra large
corm for planting purpose (personal communication). Plant population density significantly affected marketable
corm and corm used for planting purpose.
In this study, corm type of planting material performs better than cormel. The highest average total
(49.85tha-1) and marketable (36.96tha-1) yield obtained at a population density of 25,973 plants ha-1, which
performed better than the other densities. The percentages of unmarketable yield were higher at higher densities.
Further increase in density above 25,973 plants ha-1 decrease yield ha-1. Farmers around Areka in any case favor
wider spacing especially for variety Boloso –1, around homestead with the application of home waste. They use
75cm x 100cm; both are wider (13,333 plants ha-1) than the recommended spacing (50cm x 50cm) 40,000 plants
ha-1 (personal observation). The finding of this study are (110cm inter row spacing) was closer to the inter row
spacing (100cm) used by farmers around Areka. To maximize taro corm yield, farmers must use narrow plant
spacing. Therefore, for maximum yield and economy of planting material, farmers should use 25,973plants ha-1
(35 x 110cm) spacing.
4.6. Optimum Density
In this study increasing density up to 25,973 plant ha-1 increase yield. Corm number continued to increase above
this density. As a result mean corm weight per plant decrease with increasing population density. Corm number
and weight are important in taro production. The former affect the multiplication rate of the crop the later is yield.
Growers make decision on the bases of weight of corm > 250g for consumption; those < 250g for planting
(Gendua et al., 2000). In the present study, maximum yield was attained at 25,973 plants ha-1. At this density,
both economical (marketable) and unmarketable that can be used for planting are achieved. Further increase in
density resulted in decrease with consumable corm yield while the unmarketable portion remained unchanged.
Since farmers need to ensure both high yield and used a 1/10th of this amount for planting, both needs are
attained at this density.
5. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
The productivity of crops in general and taro in particular in farmers' fields are affected by a number of factors
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such as soil fertility, size of planting material, variety, weed, suckering, type of planting material, population
density (spacing) and the like. Among these factors, type of planting materials and population density have been
investigated and found to influence productivity of taro in many countries. In Ethiopia, farmers who grow
potatoes give less regard to optimal plant population (Endale and Gebremedehen, 2001), which seems also true
for other root and tuber crops including taro. Moreover, the effect of type of planting material (corm and cormels)
and population density on yield and yield components of newly released and high yielding variety Boloso-1 on
the study area is not known. An experiment was conducted at Areka from April 2006 to January 2007 with two
types of planting material (corm and cormel) and four different inter-rows (35, 50, 65 and 80cm) and intra-rows
(50, 70, 90 and 110cm) spacing in a split -plot design with three replications. The treatments included factorial
combination of two types of planting material as main plot (corm and cormels) and sixteen plant densities as sub
plot treatment. Data on vegetative and yield attributes were examined to determine the response of taro using
different planting material and densities.
The result revealed that planting material had significant (p≤0.05) effect on 50% emergence, plant
height, number of leaves, number of shoot, weight of corm, dry matter percentage per plant, and marketable and
total yield per hectare. Corm type of planting material recorded higher value for the parameters studied.
Increasing density highly and significantly (p≤0.001) increased shoot number, LAI per plant and total,
marketable and unmarketable yield per hectare while, it is significantly decreased number of corm and weight of
corm per plant. Type of planting material and spacing interaction had a significant (p≤0.001) on total and
marketable yield per hectare with their yield at 25,973 plants ha-1 (35cm x 110cm) for both type of planting
material. In this study corm yield per unit area were maximized at higher densities. However, average shoot
number, number of corm and weight of corm per plant were maximized at lower densities. The result of this
study revealed that for both marketable and unmarketable yield plant population density of 25,973 plants ha-1 is
most convenient.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I would like to express my special thanks to my major advisor Dr. Bizuayehu Tesfaye for his valuable guidance,
encouragement, unreserved support and comments. I also extend my gratitude towards the Staff of AARC for
treating me as one of the staff and the constrictive support and the technical assistance.
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Table 4. Spacing and plant population density of taro used in the experiment.
Spacing (Centimeter) Plant population density
(Plants/hectares)
Spacing
(Centimeter)
Plant population density
(plants/hectares)
80 x 110
80 x 90
65 x 110
65 x 90
80 x 70
50 x 110
65 x 70
50 x 90
13,636
13,888
13,985
17,093
17,857
18,181
21,977
22,222
80 x 50
35 x 110
50 x 70
65 x 50
35 x 90
50 x 50
35 x 70
35 x 50
25,000
25,973
28,570
30, 769
31,745
40,000
40,816
57,143
100
80
60
40
20
0
Height(cm)
Figure 2 Mean height of taro plants from corm and cormel at different months after planting.
20
15
10
5
0
Number of leaves/plant
Corm
Cormel
Figure 3 Mean leaf number per plant of taro from corm and cormel at different months after planting
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Table 5 Mean leaf number per plant as affected by type of planting material and population density at different
months after planting.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Months after planting
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Treatment Months after planting
2 3 4 4 5 6 7 9
Corm 9.02a 13.04a 15.14a 17.84a 16.58a 16.33a 14.83a 5.74
Cormel 6.61b 9.01b 10.68b 15.54b 11.95b 13.36b 11.18b 4.954
LSD 0.05 0.6241 1.179 1.335 1.588 1.201 1.045 1.117 NS
Densities
13,363 7.95 11.37 13.30 21.57 14.6 17.41 13.23 6.73
13,888 8.05 12.60 12.60 17.60 14.37 15.27 12.93 6.03
13,985 7.40 9.97 12.50 18.20 13.65 15.18 12.17 4.70
17,093 8.78 10.17 16.80 17.33 17.18 16.57 15.80 4.97
17,857 7.68 10.90 13.67 16.33 14.5 14.78 13.23 5.73
18,181 7.25 8.90 12.73 16.23 13.61 14.62 13.00 5.50
21,977 7.12 9.97 12.30 18.60 13.27 15.48 12.37 5.87
22,222 7.87 12.10 12.23 16.37 13.9 14.38 12.40 5.30
25,000 7.57 12.83 11.10 16.63 13.17 14.04 11.43 5.83
25,973 7.58 10.13 12.30 16.30 13.73 14.38 12.73 5.30
28,570 8.78 12.67 13.57 16.80 15.57 15.47 14.13 5.10
30,769 7.13 9.97 12.23 15.30 12.75 13.37 11.43 4.60
31,745 7.37 9.70 12.80 15.40 13.77 14.25 13.10 5.00
40,000 7.80 11.20 13.47 15.63 14.03 14.23 12.83 3.80
40,816 7.50 10.37 12.80 14.23 13.9 13.42 12.60 5.10
57,143 9.20 13.43 14.13 14.73 16.26 14.72 14.70 4.53
LSD NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
CV 19.56 26.204 25.33 23.31 20.59 17.24 NS 25.96
* = Means within the same column sharing the same letters are not significantly different at p≤ 0.05 according to
Tukey’s -test.
NS= non -significant difference at p≤ 0.05.
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Number of suckers
Corm
Cormel
Figure 4 Mean shoot number per plant of taro plant from corm and cormel at different months after planting
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Table 6. Mean shoot number per plant as affected by population density at different months after planting.
Treatment Months after planting
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Densities
13,363 2.22 2.15ab 2.73 4.87a 5.08a 6.17a 3.33 4.83a
13,888 1.88 2.32ab 2.47 3.60ab 4.67ab 5.33ab 3.23 4.07ab
13,985 2.07 2.3ab 2.33 4.27ab 4.88ab 5.47ab 3.13 3.97ab
17,093 2.12 1.87ab 3.20 4.03a 4.22ab 5.10ab 3.63 3.83ab
17,857 1.95 2.10ab 2.67 3.97ab 4.68ab 5.37ab 3.43 3.80ab
18,181 1.52 1.27ab 2.37 3.63ab 5.05a 5.90a 3.10 3.60ab
21,977 1.87 1.77ab 2.07 4.27ab 3.97ab 4.37b 2.67 3.50ab
22,222 1.80 2.40ab 2.23 3.50ab 4.57ab 5.27ab 2.80 3.47ab
25,000 1.80 2.40ab 1.97 3.80ab 4.35ab 5.07ab 2.80 3.43ab
25,973 1.60 1.93ab 2.37 3.27ab 4.40ab 5.13ab 3.20 3.40ab
28,570 1.77 2.60a 2.30 3.40ab 4.28ab 5.23ab 3.10 3.23ab
30,769 1.50 2.00ab 1.80 2.93ab 3.67b 4.43b 2.63 2.87b
31,745 1.57 1.65ab 2.47 3.57ab 4.43ab 5.07ab 3.27 3.38ab
40,000 1.57 2.12ab 2.27 2.97ab 3.95ab 4.30b 3.03 2.70b
40,816 1.48 1.83ab 2.23 2.87ab 4.10ab 5.13ab 3.20 3.13b
57,143 1.77 2.57a 2.43 3.2ab 4.07ab 4.37b 3.53 3.47ab
LSD NS 1.266 NS 1.399 1.230 1.420 NS 1.694
CV 25.06 29.51 28.62 27.66 13.57 13.50 19.32 22.99
* = Means within the same column sharing the same letters are not significantly different at p≤ 0.05 according to
Tukey’s –test NS= non significant difference at p≤ 0.05
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
Figure 5 LA and LAI per plant of taro as influenced by plant density
Table 7. Date of emergence (DAP), leaf area (cm2) and leaf area index per plant as affected by type of planting
material at Areka, 2006
Treatments 50% emergence Leaf area (cm2) Leaf area index
Corm 32.89b 4934.2a* 1.24
Cormel 35.58a 3995.7b 1.02
LSD 0.05 2.398 554.47 NS
*=Means within the same column sharing the same letters are not significantly different at p≤ 0.05 according to
Tuckey’s –test.
NS = non-significant effect at p≤ 0.05
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0
Plant height, LA and LAI
Density
LA (m2)
LAI
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Table 8. Mean number of corm, corm length (cm), corm diameter (cm), diameter length ratio (DLR), mean corm
weight (g) and dry matter percentage as affected by type of planting material and population density at Areka,
2006
Treatments Number
136
of corm
Corm
length
Corm
diameter
DLR Corm weight (g) Dry matter %
Planting Material
Corm
Cormel
LSD 0.05
Densities
13,363
13,888
13,985
17,093
17,857
18,181
21,977
22,222
25,000
25,973
28,570
30,769
31,745
40,000
40,816
57,143
LSD
CV
11.15
10.55
NS
12.47ab
11.57abc
13.03a
11.97abc
12.07abc
10.87abc
10.57abc
9.37b
9.03c
11.43abc
10.23abc
8.77c
11.03abc
9.03c
9.27c
8.6c*
3.371
15.41
11.44
10.86
NS
12.10
12.20
10.87
11.53
12.03
11.90
11.37
11.17
10.90
11.00
11.23
10.73
10.57
9.37
11.07
11.40
NS
13.658
7.10
6.94
NS
7.25a
7.25a
7.06ab
6.95ab
7.16a
7.34a
7.16a
6.88ab
6.74ab
7.28a
6.95ab
6.75ab
6.61ab
6.12b
6.20b
7.05ab
0.953
6.669
0.63
0.63
NS
0.62
0.66
0.66
0.61
0.60
0.62
0.63
0.62
0.63
0.66
0.62
0.63
0.63
0.67
0.57
0.62
NS
13.21
1283a
1028.73b
75.86
1565a
1582a
1316.7abc
1118.3bcde
1263.3abc
1220abcd
1121.7bcde
1037.5bcde
1402ab
1097.7bcde
1128cde
1015.7cde
1071.7bcde
870.de
833.7e
855.01de
383.49
16.07
36.65a
35.29b
1.32
35
33.3
36.5
36.17
35.3
33
36
36.67
36.17
36.7
35.17
35
36
39.5
34.5
35.83
NS
9.086
* = Means within the same column sharing the same letters are not significantly different at p≤ 0.05 according to
Tukey’s –test. NS= non significant at 5% probability level
Table 9. Mean marketable, unmarketable and total yield (tha-1) affected by type of planting material and
population density at Areka, 2006
Treatments Marketable
Yield
Unmarketable
yield
Total yield
Corm 21.90a* 5.88a 27.78a
Cormel 14.68b 4.298 18.98b
LSD 0.05 2.36 NS 2.85
Densities
13,363 13.69defg 1.13b 14.72cde
13,888 12.95defg 1.16b 14.11cde
13,985 15.03cdefg 2.23b 17.25cde
17,093 11.89efg 1.92b 13.82cde
17,857 11.58efg 1.14b 12.72e
18,181 23.14bcde 4.199b 27.34bcd
21,977 15.03cdefg 2.71b 17.74cde
22,222 22.79bcdef 4.8b 27.63bc
25,000 7.19g 1.75b 8.94e
25,973 36.96a 12.89a 49.85a
28,570 16.57bcdefg 4.19b 20.61cde
30,769 10.87fg 2.21b 13.08de
31,745 26.79abc 13.68a 40.48ab
40,000 15.43cdefg 3.99b 19.42cde
40,816 28.03ab 11.47a 39.50ab
57,143 24.76bcd 12.19a 36.95ab
LSD 11.94 4.48 14.402
CV 32.17 36.52 29,68
* = Means within the same column sharing the same letters are not significantly different at p≤ 0.05
according to Tukey’s- test. NS=non significant at 5% probability level
There was a highly significant (p≤ 0.001) effect of type of planting material by plant population density
interaction on marketable and total yield (Figure 5).
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60
50
40
30
20
10
Figure 6 Interaction effect of type planting material and population density on total corm yield (tha-1) of taro i.e.
D1=13,363, D2=13,888, D3=13,985, D4=17,093, D5=17,857, D6=18,181, D7=21,977, D8=22,222, D9=25,000,
D10=25,973, D11=28,570, D12=30,769, D13=31,745, D14=40,000, D15=40,818 and D16=51,143
plants/hectare.
Table 10. Associations of taro yield and yield components
Le Ph Sho Crl Crd Noc Wtc LA LAI Yield
Le 1 0.60*** 0.71*** 0.23* -0.01ns 0.04ns 0.28*** 0.42*** 0.07ns 0.04ns
Ph 1 0.48*** 0.21* 0.14ns 0.07ns 0.30*** 0.39*** 0.31** 0.47***
Sh 1 0.29** 0.03ns 0.21* 0.26** 0.35*** -0.04ns -0.14ns
Crl 1 0.44*** 0.1ns 0.31*** 0.18ns -0.05ns -0.1ns
Crd 1 0.36*** 0.47*** 0.23ns -0.13ns 0.07ns
Noc 1 0.54** 0.33*** -.022* -0.15ns
Wtc 1 0.26*** -0.37*** -0.15ns
LA 1 0.39*** 0.15ns
LAI 1 0.51***
** *Significant at p<0.001, * *p < 0.01, *p<0.05 probability level; ns = non significant at p< 0.05 probability
level. Note:-Le = number of leaves per plant,Noc = number of corm per plant, Ph = plant height (cm) ,Wtc =
weight of corm per plant, Sho = number of shoots per plant,LA = leaf area, Crl = corm length (cm),LAI = leaf
area index, Crd = corm diameter (cm),Yield = yield in t/ha
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