Effect of Seed Size and Position in Pod on the Early Seedling Growth of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfaria occidentalis) in Southwestern Nigeria

Modupeola, T.O.; Olaniyi, J. O.; Abdul-Rafi, A.M.; Akinyode, E.T.; Taylor, O.O.; Bidmos, F.A.; Oyewusi, A.D.

doi:10.3923/rjss.2014.26.30

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“…The lowest percentage emergence, lowest number of leaves and the lowest foliar yield were however recorded on seeds from the distal portion of the pod. Modupeola et al(2014) stated that fluted pumpkin seeds from the proximal and distal portions of the pod exhibited the highest and lowest percentage of seedling emergence respectively. According to Ndukwe et al (2005), large seeds are positioned at the peripheral portion of the pod, and that they germinate to produce mainly female plants which are usually characterized by large leaves and robust tender stems, but Uwa et al, (2016) attributed high foliar yield of fluted pumpkin to the application of inorganic fertilizer.…”

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Seed Size and Spatial Placement Effects on Emergence Growth and Foliar Yield of Fluted Pumpkin (Telferia occidentalis (f.) Hook) in South Eastern Ecological Zone of Nigeria

Ekwere

2024

AKSUJA

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Field experiments were conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, between May, 2022 and October 2023, to examine the effects of seed size of fluted pumpkin and spatial placement of the seeds in the pod, on the emergence, growth and foliar yield of fluted pumpkin. The experiment consisted of three seed size categories (small, medium and large) and three spatial placement locations in the pod (Proximal section, Distal section and Middle section). The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design and replicated four times. Results indicated significant effects of spatial placement of seeds in the pod on some growth and yield parameters. Seeds from the middle section of the pod produced plants with the highest number of leaves (49.27), the widest stem girth (2.15cm) and the highest foliar yield (0.59 tones/ha). The size of seeds also significantly influenced the growth and foliar yield of fluted pumpkin. The large seeds produced plants with highest number of vines (5.10),the highest number of leaves (49.81), the highest seedling vigour index (8.78), the widest stem girth (1.26 cm) and the highest foliar yield (0.52 tons/ha). Farmers who are interested in producing fluted pumpkin vegetables are therefore advised to sow large seeds, and seeds from the middle section of the pod.

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Seed Size and Spatial Placement Effects on Emergence Growth and Foliar Yield of Fluted Pumpkin (Telferia occidentalis (f.) Hook) in South Eastern Ecological Zone of Nigeria

Ekwere

2024

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“…The germination of seeds derived from large seeds, whether exposed to sunlight or not, shows better germination than those derived from small seeds. [13] reported that using big-size seeds and seeds positioned at the top within the pod during the early seedling growth could enhance the proportion of seedling production in the early seedling production of Telfairia occidentalis. Germination increased by 10.2% per milligram in seed weight, leaf area of 30-day-old seedlings increased by 47.8 mm 2 /mg seed weight, and dry weight biomass of these seedlings increased by 40.2 mg/mg seed weight.…”

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Effect of seed size and pod position of clove (Syzigium aromaticum) to seed viability

Melati,

Rusmin

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Cloves are commonly propagated generatively using true seed. One of the factors causing the lack of qualified clove seeds is farmers^ low awareness of using high-quality seeds. Farmers usually do not produce seeds- in particular, they obtain seeds from their trees without exclusively separating trees for making seeds and flowers. The seeds are randomly harvested from all the flowers without considering the pod position and size. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pod position and size on clove seed viability. The research was conducted at the Glass House of Indonesian Spices and Medicinal Crops Research Institute, Indonesia, from August to December 2018. The study was arranged in a completely randomized design with two factors. The first factor was the seed size: large (≥ 0.9 g) and small (< 0.9 g). The second factor was pod position : (a) the pods exposed to the morning sun, (b) the pods exposed to the afternoon sun, and (c) the pods’ unexposed sun (hidden). The pods originated from selected mother trees from Kayu Aro, West Sumatra. The results showed that seed size ≥ 0.9 g and pods exposed to the morning sun had higher viability, as indicated by the high seed growth rate, vigor, and better plant growth than other treatments.

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“…Ogbonna (2009) further noted the highest percentage of female plants from the middle position in one of his pods. Modupeola et al (2014) reported that seeds from the proximal and distal positions exhibited the highest and lowest percentage of seedling emergence, respectively. These authors further reported that seeds within the proximal position germinated to produce plants with the longest vines, compared with seeds from the middle as well as the distal positions of the pod, while seeds within the middle position produced the leafiest plants.…”

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Effect of seed positions within the pod on some growth indices of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook. F.)

Akpan,

Willie,

Mbah

et al. 2023

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The research on the effect of seed positions within the pod on some growth indices of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook F.) was conducted at the Western Farm of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture during 2019 and 2020 cropping seasons. It was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) replicated three times. The treatments comprised the seed positions of distal position, middle position and proximal position. Results of the research showed that fluted pumpkin stands with the longest vines of 4.72 and 5.89 cm; highest number of leaves of 48.77 and 44.29 as well as highest germination percentage of 35.25 and 35.00% in 2019 and 2020 cropping seasons were recorded by seeds located within the distal position of the pod. Similarly, days to 50% flowering of 75.50% and 76.00% in both cropping seasons revealed that seeds within the proximal position produced stands that gave early flowers over distal and middle positions which recorded late flowering. From the results therefore, seeds within the distal positions of fluted pumpkin pod gave stands with improved growth indices and are therefore recommended for the cultivation of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook. F.).

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Effect of Seed Size and Position in Pod on the Early Seedling Growth of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfaria occidentalis) in Southwestern Nigeria

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Seed Size and Spatial Placement Effects on Emergence Growth and Foliar Yield of Fluted Pumpkin (Telferia occidentalis (f.) Hook) in South Eastern Ecological Zone of Nigeria

Seed Size and Spatial Placement Effects on Emergence Growth and Foliar Yield of Fluted Pumpkin (Telferia occidentalis (f.) Hook) in South Eastern Ecological Zone of Nigeria

Effect of seed size and pod position of clove (Syzigium aromaticum) to seed viability

Effect of seed positions within the pod on some growth indices of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook. F.)

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