Indigenous Soilless Substrate Compositions Affect Growth, Yield and Quality of Cut Antirrhinum majus

Ahmad, Aqsa; Ahmad, Iftikhar; Ferdosi, Malik Fiaz Hussain

doi:10.17582/journal.sja/2020/36.2.586.592

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“…These results were confirmed the findings of Mufti et al (1996). However, these results are opposing to those of Habib et al (2003) who reported that crude protein contents did not vary significantly amongst the crop species. Ahmad et al (2008) reported that the variation in leaf area in different varieties may be attributed to variation in genetic makeup of the varieties, soil heritability status and environmental adaptability.…”

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Adaptation and Growth Response of Winter Forage Cereals (Barley and Triticale) to Nitrogen under Rainfed Conditions of Rawalakot

Khan¹,

Sarwar²,

Javeed

et al. 2023

Jammu Kashmir J. Agric.

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Due to shortage of green fodder in rainfed regions of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the animals are under nourished thus subjected to poor health and low production. The experiment was performed with the aim of increasing forage production in winter harsh weathered areas of Kashmir like Rawalakot. The study comprised of winter forages (Barley and Triticale) and nitrogen levels (0, 75 and 150 kg ha-1) as treatments and laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) having split plot arrangement with three replications. Results of the experiment showed that the N @ 150 kg ha-1 produced maximum plant height (112.00 cm), number of tillers per plant (15.667), fresh weight per plant (89.247 g), dry weight per plant (30.470 g), green fodder yield (53533 kg ha1), dry matter yield (17495 kg ha-1) leaf area per plant (16.838 cm2 plant-1), crop growth rate (72.333 gm2 day-1), crude protein (13.993 %), crude fibre (37.877 %), total ash (14.340%), neutral detergent fibre (52.423%) and acid detergent fibre (39.737%) in triticale crop. Emergence percentage, number of plants per unit area, and relative growth rate gave non-significant results during the study. Therefore, it was concluded that triticale is the best forage in harsh weather of Rawalakot during winter to feed the animals.

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“…Green fodder yield increased significantly up to 120 kg N per ha. Significant variation for dry matter yield among forage cultivars have also been reported by Habib et al (2003) and Nawaz et al (2004). These results were confirmed the findings of Mufti et al (1996).…”

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Adaptation and Growth Response of Winter Forage Cereals (Barley and Triticale) to Nitrogen under Rainfed Conditions of Rawalakot

Khan¹,

Sarwar²,

Javeed

et al. 2023

Jammu Kashmir J. Agric.

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“…Sarwar et al (2018) also found about double contents of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in leaves of cucumber seedlings grown in media containing Lata et al (2018) also reported higher NPK contents of cucumber fruit from plants grown in media containing vermicompost and garden soil with coco-coir top layer. Ahmad et al (2020) also reported that nitrogen content of compost, prepared from different agricultural wastes combined in various ratios, was higher than silt and thus can improve nitrogen content of seedlings grown in it. Kamrani et al (2019) observed highest nitrogen contents of potato plants in compost amended peat-based media compared to soil or peat used alone as growing media.…”

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“…The peat moss is a purely non-renewable media and its use as a growing medium to produce transplants is too expensive as it is imported, and its price increases every year (Pascual et al 2018). There is a dire need to replace the peat moss with a local material that has many of the desirable characteristics of peat moss and is cheaper (Ahmad et al 2020). Use of coccoir and rice hulls in growing media has gained popularity during last decades.…”

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Nutrient Uptake, Growth, Yield and Quality of Cucumber Grown in Various Growing Media

Ziaf¹

2021

Agrobiol. Records

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Different substrates, namely, spent mushroom compost (SMC), press mud (PM), farmyard manure (FYM), non-granular compost (NGC), granular compost (GC) and silt were used alone or in different combinations, to assess their impact on seedling production of cucumber variety ‘Summer Green’, and its further growth, yield and quality. The highest germination rate (93%) was observed in the mixtures of 75%:25% and 50%:50% silt and PM, 25%:75% silt and FYM and 50%:50% silt and NGC, about five times higher than control (20%). Shoot length (4.5cm), root length (14.0cm), number of lateral branches (6.8), chlorophyll contents (105.9) and seedling fresh weight (5.3g) was highest in the mixture of 50%:50% silt and NGC, around 1.9, 1.5, 2.5 and 2.8 times higher than that of control, respectively. But, highest dry weight (30.9%) was recorded in the mixture of 50%:50% silt and SMC, almost 2.5 times greater than that of control (12.4%). While, the number (3.5) and weight (1388.4g) of fruits plant -1 , fruit diameter (62.11mm), fruit length (25.3cm) and leaf N (0.7mg/g dry sample) and K (27.5mg/g dry sample), TSS (Brix) and phenolic contents (55.5mg GAE 100g -1 ) were also highest in the mixture of 50%:50% silt and NGC. Correlation revealed positive significant relation of germination with growth and yield related traits. From the above results, it is evident that the mixture of silt and NGC (50%:50%) can be used as a local media for cucumber seedling production. Further studies are needed to compare this local media as substitute of peat moss, using some other cucurbits as well.

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“…Carrot is a valued exotic vegetable in Ghana, mostly used in combination with other vegetables in preparing soups, stews, salads and drinks. Its production can be a lucrative farming activity since it is a short duration crop and can result in higher yields per unit area [4]. Ashanti Mampong Municipality in the Ashanti Region of Ghana is among the leading producers of vegetables in general and carrots in particular in Ghana.…”

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N-Credits from Different Maturing Cowpea Varieties to Carrot in Rotation

Akologo¹,

Dapaah²,

Yirzagla³

2023

AJPS

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Legumes constitute a major component of sustainable cropping systems due to their biological nitrogen fixing potential. A field study was conducted in 2020 and 2021 at Ashanti-Mampong in the forest transition zone of Ghana to quantify nitrogen credits to carrot from early (70 -75 days) and medium maturing (80 -85 days) cowpea varieties (Asetenapa and Soronko) respectively, and Obatanpa maize variety as a reference crop. The experimental design was a split plot with five Nitrogen levels (0, 30, 45, 60 and 90 N kg/ha) applied to carrot as sub-plots following the legumes and the maize variety as main plots. NPK (15:15:15) was applied at the rate of 250 kg/ha to provide the nitrogen. The sub-plot treatments (0, 30, 45, 60 and 90 N kg/ha) were planted following the two cowpea varieties and the maize variety as a reference crop. Soronko had the highest number of nodules (176) while Asetenapa had the lowest nodules (55). Nitrogen credit to carrot from the early-maturing cowpea (Asetenapa) was 32 N kg/ha in the first year of incorporation and 18 N kg/ha in the second year after incorporation. N-credit from the mediummaturing cowpea (Soronko) was 18 N kg/ha and 29 N kg/ha in the first and second year after incorporation respectively. Obatanpa maize variety with 0 kg N/ha fertilizer level produced the lowest carrot yield, indicating that the soil amendment increased yields. The species and maturity of legumes are important determinants of their N credit contribution to crops in rotation.

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Indigenous Soilless Substrate Compositions Affect Growth, Yield and Quality of Cut Antirrhinum majus

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Adaptation and Growth Response of Winter Forage Cereals (Barley and Triticale) to Nitrogen under Rainfed Conditions of Rawalakot

Adaptation and Growth Response of Winter Forage Cereals (Barley and Triticale) to Nitrogen under Rainfed Conditions of Rawalakot

Nutrient Uptake, Growth, Yield and Quality of Cucumber Grown in Various Growing Media

N-Credits from Different Maturing Cowpea Varieties to Carrot in Rotation

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