Effects of moringa leaf extract on growth and yield of maize

Biswas, A.K.; Hoque, TS; Abedin, MA

doi:10.3329/pa.v27i2.29322

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“…This is in agreement with the findings of Taha (2015) who reported that exogenous application of MLE with 10 % concentration increased the plant height of the Jojoba plant. In contrast, foliar application of MLE at 1:32 concentration increased the plant height in maize (Biswas et al, 2016), tomato (Culver et al, 2012), beans and maize (Mvumi et al, 2013). This might be due to zeatin, which is the most common cytokinin in the extract, responsible for the improved plant height.…”

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Effect of foliar application of moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf extract with recommended fertilizer on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)

Kanchani¹,

Harris²

2019

AGRIEAST: J. Agri. Sci.

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to study the effects of different concentrations and frequencies of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Leaf Extract (MLE) as a foliar application on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) plants. This experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates with the following treatments; T0control (Distilled water), T1-10% MLE at once a week interval, T2-10% MLE at once in two weeks interval, T3-20% MLE at once a week interval, T4-20% MLE at once in two weeks interval, T5-30% MLE at once a week interval and T6-30% MLE at once in two weeks interval. Foliar application of MLE was initiated at two weeks after germination and each plant is sprayed with 25 ml of MLE and the growth performance was recorded at 4, 6 and 7 WAP. The results showed that foliar application of MLE had a significant (p < 0.05) effects on tested parameters of okra over the control at all growth stages. MLE with 10% of the foliar application at once a week interval increased plant height, number of branches/plant, number of leaves/plant, leaf area index, dry weight of leaves, stems, roots, total biomass, number of pods/ha and dry weight of pods. The results suggest that under the conditions in the experiment, yield could be increased by threefold using MLE at 10%. The use of Moringa leaf extract as a plant growth booster is inexpensive, environmentally safe and low-cost technology to improve the yields by the small farmers.

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Effect of foliar application of moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf extract with recommended fertilizer on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)

Kanchani¹,

Harris²

2019

AGRIEAST: J. Agri. Sci.

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“…Non-judicious use of chemical fertilizers seldom ensures product quality and creates environmental issues as well [Mattner et al 2013]. Growers are mindful now regarding organic fertilizer for increasing yield and quality [Biswas et al 2016]. Bio-stimulants reduce fertilizers requirement consequently less environment degradation.…”

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“…Moringa oleifera Lam. belongs to family Moringaceae is a miracle tree in agriculture [Moyo et al 2011, Biswas et al 2016. The plant is native to sub-Himalayan tracts of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and India [Fahey 2005].…”

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Improved Cut Flower and Corm Production by Exogenous Moringa Leaf Extract Application on Gladiolus Cultivars

Younis

Akhtar

Riaz

et al. 2018

Acta Sci.Pol.Hortorum Cultus

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Bio-stimulants are in excessive demand for the sustainable production of floriculture crops. The current investigation was designed to find out the effect of naturally occurring growth stimulant moringa leaf extract (MLE) on the growth, flowering, post-harvest life and corm production of two gladiolus cultivars (cvs.) 'Rose Supreme' and 'White Prosperity'. The research trial was laid out in the factorial arrangement under randomized complete block design. Corms were grown in the open field under local climatic conditions of Faisalabad, Pakistan. Potential of exogenously applied (MLE; 30 times diluted) was evaluated. Treatments including spraying MLE at 3 leaves, 5 leaves, floral bud stage, one combination of these three stages relative to control with no foliar application. Application of natural bio-stimulant produced maximum height in both cvs. against T4. Both cvs. gave maximum stalk length in response to T4. The number of florets spike-1 found the maximum (13) in T1 compared to control T0 which yield (9) florets. Maximum vase life in sucrose solution (13.33 days) was exhibited by T1 for both cvs. while minimum (10 days) in T0. In cultivar comparison earlier spike emergence was observed in 'White Prosperity'. In 'Rose Supreme' maximum corm weight was attained in response to T3 (43.43 g) while minimum (30.33 g) in T0.'White Prosperity' produced maximum weight (40.33 g) against T4 whereas minimum by control. The cultivar mean comparison showed the superiority of cormel diameter in 'Rose Supreme' (10.93 mm) than 'White Prosperity' (9.13 mm). In treatment comparison, T4 produced maximum diameter (12.04 mm) in 'Rose Supreme' moreover, T2 induced maximum (9.57 mm) diameter in 'White Prosperity'.

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“…Leaf extracts can stimulate plant growth and increase crop yield. For instance, application of Moringa leaf extract at 2 weeks after emergence and at every 2 weeks thereafter, significantly increased growth performances of maize in terms of plant height, shoot length, fresh and dry weight of shoots, number of grains cob -1 , 100-grain weight, and grain weight plant -1 (Biswas et al, 2016).…”

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