The Growth and Tuber Yield of Cassava as Affected by Cassava Peel Compost Application
Journal Title: Journal of Experimental Agriculture International - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
This study was conducted to assess the effect of cassava peel compost rates on the growth and tuber yield of cassava. The treatments were prepared in six compost rates as: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 t/ha respectively and they were applied to cassava and arranged in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Growth and yield parameters were taken from 4th weeks after planting till harvest. The data collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) at 5% level of probability and the resulted means were separated using Duncan Multiple Range. The results showed significance differences among the treatments applied. Application of 10 t/ha compost significantly produced taller plants at all growing stages and also produced higher leaf number at 6,8 and 12 weeks after planting. Furthermore the highest tuber weight was observed from addition of 15 t/ha compost. It is concluded that compost application improves the growth and tuber yield of cassava when applied at range 10 and 15 t/ha.
Authors and Affiliations
A. S. Adeyeye, W. B. Akanbi, O. O. Sobola, K. K. Olalekan
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