Growth performance and nutrient quality of three Moringa oleifera accessions grown as potplant under varied manure rates and watering intervals

Baiyeri, K. P.; Apeh, P; Stevens, G.; Ndukwe, O. O.; Aba, SC; Otitoju, GT

doi:10.5897/ajb2014.14359

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“…Moringa oleifera as a fast-growing, deciduous and droughtresistant plant can be grown in fields either by direct seeding or through nursery. However, during nursery time, the nutrient amount of soil should be high enough to sustain the plant life cycle (Wilson et al 2001), and can be periodically increased with doses of organic fertilizers and chemical fertilizers-NPK (Beaulah et al 2001). In related research, a positive response of M. oleifera plants was obtained after fertilizers application (Haouvang et al 2017).…”

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Effect of organic fertilizers rate on plant survival and mineral properties of Moringa oleifera under greenhouse conditions

Christophe

Ngakou

Yemefack

et al. 2019

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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Purpose The nursery is the production of vigorous seedlings for field transplantation. Fertilization improves the quality of Moringa oleifera in the greenhouse. Thus, the effect of composts amendments on the survival rate and mineral composition of M. oleifera was studied. Methods A randomized complete block (RCB) design comprising fourteen treatments and twelve repetitions (pots referring to as repetitions), was led out in greenhouse. Varying compost receipts (0.1 kg, 0.2 kg, and 0.3 kg) were used and an increasing amount of a chemical fertilizer (NPK: 20:10:10) was added in some treatment at 25 days after sowing. Parameters such as germination rate, survival rate, biomass, and mineral composition of M. oleifera plants were assessed. Results The germination rate was maximal (100%) in the combined treatment PM 1 (0.8 kg of soil + 0.1 kg). A considerable reduction of germination rate and high plantlet mortality were observed in treatments that received chemical fertilizer, although the mineral components' uptake in young M. oleifera plants was considerably improved. The highest dry root biomass was obtained from the treatments MF 1 (0.8 kg of soil + 0.032 kg each of cow dung, goat, chicken manures + 0.003 kg NPK) and CM 1 (0.8 kg of soil + 0.1 kg of cow dung compost), with, respectively, 0.62 g and 0.59 g per plant. Conclusions All composts types used in this study have appeared as appropriate amendments to improve the M. oleifera production in nursery, through an increase of the vigour and mineral composition of this valuable plant.

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Effect of organic fertilizers rate on plant survival and mineral properties of Moringa oleifera under greenhouse conditions

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Ngakou

Yemefack

et al. 2019

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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Effect of irrigation frequency and selenium fertilization on the vegetative growth and biomass yield of Moringa oleifera and Moringa peregrina

Abdoun

Altahir

Al-Sagan

et al. 2022

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To maximize the production value of Moringa species, there is a need to understand the morphological effect of irrigation frequency and Se fertilizer levels on Moringa species' growth and development. Hence, the aim of this trial was to determine the combined effect of irrigation frequency and Selenium (Se) fertilizer levels on the growth of Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) and Moringa peregrina (M. peregrina) in the central region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A split-plot arrangement was used, where the treatments were arranged in a Completely Randomized Block Design (CRBD) with three replicates, as the study included two plant species (M. oleifera and M. peregrina), four irrigation frequencies (7, 10, 15, and 20 days), and three Se levels (0.0, 12.5 and 25 mg/L foliar spray). M. peregrina showed slow emergence and plant establishment as compared to M. oleifera. The results indicated that plant height, leaves and stems fresh weight increased with the increase in Se level, and were highest when the two plant species were irrigated every 10 days which surpassed all other irrigation frequencies. The findings of this research study indicated that the two Moringa species, particularly M. oleifera could successfully be grown using drip irrigation at a 10-days irrigation frequency.

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Agricultural waste management for horticulture revolution in sub-Saharan Africa

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Agricultural activities, which basically involve the production of raw produce and subsequent value addition normally, generate substantial waste, which could be in solid, liquid or gaseous forms. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the disposal of these wastes, which come from a myriad of sources or agricultural activities, constitutes a huge challenge. Even though these wastes are economically viable when properly managed by conversion to organic fertilizer and eventual use in crop production, they often exert hazardous effect on the environment due to improper disposal or management. Properly managed wastes deployed in conservation agriculture could enhance ecological balance and ensure sustainable crop production system intensification leading to elevated levels and quality of yield. Positive utilization of these wastes holds great prospects for SSA, which is characterized by accelerated population growth that puts undue pressure on available land, declining soil fertility and crop yield as well as high rate of youth unemployment. Horticulture essentially involves intensive cultivation of specialty crop (fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, seedlings) and, thus, often pays special attention to soil fertility management. The crops are largely grown under protected environments (modified or controlled environments), consequently, requiring among other variables high soil/ substrates fertility. Organic manure generated from agricultural wastes is a putative source of good-quality and cheap nutrients for optimum crop performance. Converting large volume of available agricultural wastes in SSA to organic manure for horticultural field production and/or to organic substrates for protected crop production and commercial nursery will revolutionize horticultural industry in the subregion. This review explores the various types of agricultural wastes generated in SSA, their possible or potential utility in the horticulture industry and advocates their proper management and utilization in horticulture to enhance environmental quality, increase crop yield and quality and improve economies and livelihoods across SSA.

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Growth performance and nutrient quality of three Moringa oleifera accessions grown as potplant under varied manure rates and watering intervals

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

Effect of organic fertilizers rate on plant survival and mineral properties of Moringa oleifera under greenhouse conditions

Effect of organic fertilizers rate on plant survival and mineral properties of Moringa oleifera under greenhouse conditions

Effect of irrigation frequency and selenium fertilization on the vegetative growth and biomass yield of Moringa oleifera and Moringa peregrina

Agricultural waste management for horticulture revolution in sub-Saharan Africa

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