Tomato Cultivation and Its Potential in Nigeria

(Tex.), Denton; Swarup, Vishnu

doi:10.17660/actahortic.1983.123.23

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“…A. niger was moderately pathogenic, while the least pathogenic was H. fulvum ( Figure 2). In Nigeria, the production of tomatoes is predominantly done on small-and large-scale cultivation along rivers and river basins in the north, where conditions favour the development of fungal diseases in the field (Denton and Swarup, 1983). The microbes invade tomato tissues, thereby depleting the nutrient content of the fruits.…”

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Survey of the market diseases and aflatoxin contamination of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum MILL) fruits in Sokoto, northwestern Nigeria

Muhammad

Shehu

Amusa

2004

Nutrition &Amp; Food Science

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If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation. AbstractA survey of the market diseases and aflatoxin contamination of tomato fruits was conducted in Sokoto in northwestern Nigeria in 2001 and 2002, respectively. Rotten tomato fruits sold at five different markets in Sokoto town, located at Central market, Kasuwar daji, Mabera, Minanata and Arkilla were heavily contaminated with moulds. Eight different fungi were found associated with the rotten tomato fruits sold in the five different markets. The associated fungi were Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus ochraceous, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Penicillium citrinum and Helminthosporim fulvum, Curvularia lunata and Sclerotium rolfsii. A. flavus and A. niger have the highest rate of occurrence among the isolated fungi, while S. rolfsii was the least encountered. Pathogenicity tests revealed that of all the isolated fungi, A. ochraceous, A. flavus, Sclerotium rolfsii and P. citrinum were highly pathogenic with the first three leading to rapid disintegration of treated fruits in 3-5 days. A. niger was moderately pathogenic, while H. fulvum was least pathogenic on tomato fruits. Aflatoxins were detected from the sampled diseased-marketed tomato fruits and also from the marketed rotten tomato fruits after autoclaving for 15 minutes at 1218C.

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Survey of the market diseases and aflatoxin contamination of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum MILL) fruits in Sokoto, northwestern Nigeria

Muhammad

Shehu

Amusa

2004

Nutrition &Amp; Food Science

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“…Tomato requires adequate sunshine and cool weather of about 24 °C day and 18 °C night mean temperatures for optimal growth, and as such, is largely irrigated during the cool off (dry)-season in marginal or unfavorable areas of production (Alamu, 1996). Although annually cultivated on over one million hectares during both rainy and off-seasons in Nigeria, (Aja, 2012; ATA, 2012), commercial tomato production largely occurs in parts of the northern region including Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, Gombe, Sokoto, Bauchi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi, Borno, Plateau and Benue states, where off-season traditional or furrow irrigation is well practiced (Denton and Swarup, 1983;Olasantan, 1992;ATA, 2012). Fruit yields of tomato grown with both organic manures (swine, poultry, rabbit manure or sewage sludge) and NPK fertilizer have been reported to range between 20 and 44 tons per hectare (Olasantan, 1992 Besides its cultivation by peasant farmers across Borno state, tomato is mainly grown at commercial scale along the shores of the Lake Chad and Alau, and also in parts of Abadam, Kukawa, Mobbar, Bama, Dikwa, Konduga, Monguno, Jere, Biu and Askira/Uba Local Government Areas (BOSG, 2013).…”

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“…Fruit yields of tomato grown with both organic manures (swine, poultry, rabbit manure or sewage sludge) and NPK fertilizer have been reported to range between 20 and 44 tons per hectare (Olasantan, 1992 Besides its cultivation by peasant farmers across Borno state, tomato is mainly grown at commercial scale along the shores of the Lake Chad and Alau, and also in parts of Abadam, Kukawa, Mobbar, Bama, Dikwa, Konduga, Monguno, Jere, Biu and Askira/Uba Local Government Areas (BOSG, 2013). Being an important cash and industrial crop, tomato production and trading not only creates employment and generates income to many of the inhabitants of these areas, they greatly contribute to poverty alleviation and food security in the immediate region and country at large (Denton and Swarup, 1983;BOSG, 2013). Yet, there is paucity of information concerning insect pests attack and their effects on tomato production in these areas.…”

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Preliminary Studies on Insect Pest Incidence on Tomato in Bama, Borno State, Nigeria

Mailafiya

Degri

Maina

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This study assessed the insect pest infestation of tomato during 2011 and 2012 in three localities namely Bula Kuliye, Kajeri and Soye of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State, Nigeria. Fifty plants were randomly checked per farmers' field for insect pest recovery and count. Sampling was carried out in five to nine farmers' fields per locality. With 38-52 %, 9-62 %, 13-39 % and 5-9 % species composition respectively across localities, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) followed by Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) were more predominant insect pests of tomato in these localities over Tetranychus sp. (Acari: Tetranichidae) and Spodoptera litoralis (Boisd.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Total proportion of infested tomato plants per farmers' field ranged from 19-36 %, and was significantly higher in Bula Kuliye and Kajeri than in Soye. Total number of insect pests per plant/leave and bored fruits per farmers' field fell between 2-5 and 21-35, and likewise, was higher in Bula Kuliye and Kajeri than in Soye. Although tomato plant infestation and fruit damage were found to be moderate or high in these localities, future studies on the bionomics or population dynamics of these insects remain essential for establishing their economic status.

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“…The nutrient requirements of crops depend upon soil texture, types of previous vegetation cover, cropping intensity and soil moisture [6]. Fertilizers are generally applied to improve the crop yield, nutritional quality and aesthetic value of crops [7].…”

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Influence of Different Nitrogen Sources on the Growth and Yield of Three Varieties of Okra (<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i>) in Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria

Ogundare¹,

Owa²,

Etukudo³

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Experiments were carried out at the Research Site of Horticultural Section, Kabba College of Agriculture to investigate the influence of different nitrogen sources on the growth and yield of three varieties of okra. The experiment was laid out in split block design with varieties as main plots (Lady Finger "LF", LD88 and Okele (local cultivar)) and different nitrogen sources as sub plots (Urea (108.7 kgN/ha), poultry manure (PM) (3.01 t/ha = 108.7 kgN/ha) and cow dung (CWD) (3.83 t/ha = 108.7 kgN/ha). The treatment combinations were as follows LD88 + Urea, LD88 + PM, LD88 + CWD, LF + Urea, LF + PM and LF + CWD, Okele + Urea (108.7 kg/ha), Okele + PM and Okele + CWD. Growth parameters determined were plant height (cm), leafarea (cm 2 ), number of leaves produced, stem girth (cm), internode length (cm) and days to 50% flowering and podding. Flower characters taken were number of flowers produced per plant, number of flowers aborted per plant, and number of pods produced per plant. Yield characters determined were individual pod weight (g), pod length (cm), pod diameter (cm) and pod yield (t/ha). The data collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and means compared using the least significant difference (LSD) at a probability level of 5%. Urea application and poultry manure had significantly different effects compared with cow dung treated plots for the parameters of growth and yield. Highest mean value was observed with urea application. This was followed by poultry manure application. The cultivar Lady's finger performed better according to the data for number of pods and fresh pod weight. This was followed by the LD88 cultivars. Okra grew taller and had bigger stem girth, greater number of leaves, larger leaf area and higher number of pods and fresh pod weight with urea application. Cultivar Lady's finger performed better than the other cultivars in most meas-* Corresponding author. S. K. Ogundare et al.1142 ured parameters. It is therefore recommended that lady finger should be grown by farmers in the study area with their soil amended with urea fertilizer in the study area.

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Tomato Cultivation and Its Potential in Nigeria

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Survey of the market diseases and aflatoxin contamination of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum MILL) fruits in Sokoto, northwestern Nigeria

Survey of the market diseases and aflatoxin contamination of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum MILL) fruits in Sokoto, northwestern Nigeria

Preliminary Studies on Insect Pest Incidence on Tomato in Bama, Borno State, Nigeria

Influence of Different Nitrogen Sources on the Growth and Yield of Three Varieties of Okra (<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i>) in Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria

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Survey of the market diseases and aflatoxin contamination of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum MILL) fruits in Sokoto, northwestern Nigeria

Survey of the market diseases and aflatoxin contamination of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum MILL) fruits in Sokoto, northwestern Nigeria

Preliminary Studies on Insect Pest Incidence on Tomato in Bama, Borno State, Nigeria

Influence of Different Nitrogen Sources on the Growth and Yield of Three Varieties of Okra (&lt;i&gt;Abelmoschus esculentus&lt;/i&gt;) in Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria

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Influence of Different Nitrogen Sources on the Growth and Yield of Three Varieties of Okra (<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i>) in Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria