Effects of Wood Ash Biomass Application on Growth Indices and Chlorophyll Content of Maize and Lima bean Intercrop

Ajala, Rasheedat; Awodun, Moses; Oladele, Segun

doi:10.24925/turjaf.v5i6.614-621.1093

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“…This agrees with the work of Ajala, et al [19] who reported that the growth parameters such as plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, leaf area index, leaf length, stem diameter, number of flowers, number of pods, weight of plant and total biomass of amended maize-lima beans intercrop were significantly (P>0.05) increased by wood ash application, Lupwayi, et al [7] reported that the tallest carrot plants were obtained with high levels of Shrawan, et al [20] explained that increased potassium increased the number of leaves per plant and addition of ash to tilled and non-tilled soil increased cassava growth parameters (plant height, number of leafs and stem girth). For the pot experiment Table 5, statistically, the main effects and interactions of wood ash rates and carrot varieties was not significantly different (P>0.05) as there was variations in growth parameters.…”

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Effects of Different Rates of Wood Ash on the Growth and Yield of Carrot (Daucus Carota) in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria

Obidiebube

Okolie

Obasi

et al. 2022

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A 2 by 4 experiment laid out in RCBD was conducted at Crop science and Horticulture agricultural farm, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. The experiments were conducted from June to September 2020 to study the effects of different rates (0.0, 0.1,0.2,0.3 t/ha) of wood ash on the growth and yields of carrot varieties in Awka South Eastern Nigeria, the experiment was carried out on pots and beds. It was observed that treatment 0.3 t/ha performed significantly better in most of the assessed parameters both on growth and yields such as: plant height, marketable yield, root diameter, whole plant biomass, root length, total yield and harvest index. While 0t/ha performed lowest in the growth and yield of carrot varieties for the bed experiment. On pot experiment, 0.2t/ha of wood ash gave highest result both on growth and yield parameters (harvest index, leaf fresh weight, marketable yield, root diameter, root fresh weight, root length, whole plant biomass, and total yield in the pot experiment). Then with 0.3t/ha of wood ash and carrotte touchon variety was the best combination for carrot yield on bed experiment. Generally, carrote touchon performed better than tonchon France carrot variety both in the pot and field. Field experiment was also the best experiment than pot experiment.

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Effects of Different Rates of Wood Ash on the Growth and Yield of Carrot (Daucus Carota) in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria

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Okolie

Obasi

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“…The present finding is also in line with the findings of Bonfim-Silva et al ( 2011), who reported that application of optimal level of wood ash significantly affects the appearance of new tillers and increases the dynamics of tiller population of elephant grass. Moreover, the present result is also supported by the findings of Ajala et al (2017), who reported that wood ash generates the activation of dormant buds and enhances the vegetation sward filling through the highest rate of tiller replacement which supports a higher proportion of very active healthier young tillers for each plant, which results in higher tiller density and consequently increases biomass production.…”

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Effects of eucalyptus wood (Eucalyptus globulus) ash on biomass yield and nutritive value of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) at Habru District, North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia

Seid¹,

Ashebir²

2020

J. Agric. Sci. Pract.

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The objective of this study was to determine the biomass yield and chemical composition of Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) at two successive harvests using five levels of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) ash as a fertilizer. Thus, a 2 x 5 factorial experiment was used in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. The factors considered were successive harvests (first harvest performed after 90 days of planting and second harvest after 70 days of first harvest), and five levels of eucalyptus ash (0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 kg/m2). The highest plant height (2.5 ± 0.14 m) was recorded on plots to which a 2.0 kg/m2 eucalyptus ash was applied. The highest mean value of tiller numbers per plant (41± 1.5), green biomass yield (GB) (5.8 ± 0.2 MT/ha) and CP contents (8.85 %) were significantly increased with an increase in the level of eucalyptus ash with increasing successive harvests. The highest mean dry matter yield (DMY) 6.2 ± 0.16 was attained at the first harvest which receives 2.0 kg/m2 of eucalyptus ash. The highest mean value of ash (20.9 ± 8.4) was recorded at the two higher ash levels at the first harvest. However, the lowest mean value of NDF (53.3 ± 3.35) and ADF (40 ± 0) were recorded at the second harvest with the highest ash levels. All the fiber contents of the forage grass decreased with increase in successive harvests and amount of ash levels. It can be concluded that the second harvest and application of 2.0 kg/m2 of eucalyptus ash improved yield and nutritive value of elephant grass.

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“…Soils in SSA including Nigeria are faced with several challenges, such as poor agricultural practice, land degradation, soil erosion and climate change (Faloye et al 2017). Dominant soil types in this region are greatly weathered and have acidic, low level of soil organic matter (SOM) and nutrient status (Fagbenro et al 2012;Akingbola et al 2016;Ajala et al 2017). Consequently, potential crop yield has become unattainable without the application of inorganic fertilizer and organic materials (Mohamed et al 2008).…”

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Effects of biochar and nitrogen fertilizer on soil physicochemical properties, nitrogen use efficiency and upland rice (Oryza sativa) yield grown on an Alfisol in Southwestern Nigeria

Oladele

Adeyemo

Awodun

et al. 2019

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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Purpose Biochar and inorganic fertilizer when co-applied have been reported to increase crop yield and enhance soil fertility. However, studies on this complementary effect on soil properties and rain-fed upland rice performance in Sub-Saharan Africa are still scanty. Methods Field factorial studies conducted over 2 years was set up to investigate the interactions between rice husk biochar and inorganic nitrogen (N) fertilizer on a sandy clay loam Alfisol. A two-factor (4 × 4) in RCBD where rice husk biochar was incorporated at four doses, 0, 3, 6, and 12 t/ha −1 , inorganic N fertilizer (urea) at four rates, 0, 30, 60 and 90 N kg/ha −1 , and their combinations was adopted. Results Results showed that combination of biochar and N fertilizer exerted significant (P > 0.05) interactive effect on rice harvest index, grain and straw yield and N-use efficiency. Interaction between biochar and N fertilizer increased agronomic efficiency by 140% and grain nutrient recovery by 191% over 2 years. Combination of biochar and N fertilizer reduced soil bulk density, increased water holding capacity and soil chemical status such as pH, N, P, K, Corg, Ca, ECEC and base saturation, all within the top 10 cm depth of the soil. Conclusions Overall, the results established that rice husk biochar can be used as a soil conditioner to enhance upland rice yield on an Alfisol. The combined dose of 3-6 t/ha −1 biochar and 30 kg/ha −1 of N fertilizer is thus recommended for upland rice farmers in the study area.

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Effects of Wood Ash Biomass Application on Growth Indices and Chlorophyll Content of Maize and Lima bean Intercrop

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Effects of Different Rates of Wood Ash on the Growth and Yield of Carrot (Daucus Carota) in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria

Effects of Different Rates of Wood Ash on the Growth and Yield of Carrot (Daucus Carota) in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria

Effects of eucalyptus wood (Eucalyptus globulus) ash on biomass yield and nutritive value of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) at Habru District, North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia

Effects of biochar and nitrogen fertilizer on soil physicochemical properties, nitrogen use efficiency and upland rice (Oryza sativa) yield grown on an Alfisol in Southwestern Nigeria

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