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Comparative Assessment of the Effect of Cow Dung and Poultry Manure on Grain Yield of Amaranthus Blitum
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023-11) Kato J; David, O; Fina, O
Amarathus specie in the broad-based genus of annual plants, normally consumed as leafy vegetables and herbs. Amaranth crop provide grain, leafy vegetable, fodder, and greater diet than the predominant staple crops. Nutrition value and use of grain amaranth is a potential future application in bread making. The study compared the effect of organic fertilizers on the growth and yield of amaranths blitum. The study focused on: assessing the effect of organic fertilizer on the grain yield component of amaranthus blitum; and determining suitable organic fertilizer among cow dung and poultry manure to use in cultivating grain amaranth in the soil. The experiment was conducted in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD)with three treatments each of which was replicated nine times.The data was collected in an interval of one-week period starting from after two weeks of planting time for a period of 12 weeks. The results indicated that the plant height was significantly higher in both season 1 and season 2 and this have been due poultry manure and cow dung. The study revealed that, the better performed treatments were the plots amended with poultry manure and cow dung. Result revealed that mean differences of number of branches of Amaranthas Blitum under treatment of cow dung and poultry manure are statistically significant resulting to L.S.D = (1.249) in season 1 while L.S.D (1.476) in season 2 resulted into not statistically significant mean differences in number of branches on treatment of both cow dung and poultry manure. While control treatment is season 1 was not statistically significant with cow dung and poultry manure treatments. Results revealed that grain yield under treatment of cow dung and poultry manure were statistically significant at 95% significance. This was confirmed by mean differences that were less than L.S.D (1.077kg) in season 1 in all treatments. The study results revealed that cow dung yielded more grains. The researcher concluded that effect of poultry manure and cow dung was significant on plant height of Amaranthas Blitum. The study concluded that mean differences of number of leaves under treatment of cow dung and poultry manure was statistically significant. The study concluded that the most suitable manure for grain cultivation of Amaranthas Blitum is cow dung compared to poultry manure and control treatment. It is recommended that an experiment of this nature should be conducted on farm with full participation of the farmers themselves to observe and see the outcome of the study. The study recommends that for increased production of grain yield and growth of Amaranthas blitum, cow dung organic manure should be mostly used.
Effectiveness of Intercropping Cabbage with Lemon Grass on the Control of Cabbage Aphids in Masheruka Sub-County, Sheema District
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023) Tinkasiimire, E; David, O; Fina, O
Cabbage has gained popularity as both food and cash crop across the globe. However, its production is still constrainedby major insect pests and diseases. Aphids are on record as the most damaging pests of cabbage. Dependence on chemical pesticides to control these pests, has not only led to increased production costs but equally contributes to environmental degradation. Thus cultural practices act as an alternative in cabbage insect pest control.The study assessed the effectiveness of intercropping cabbages with lemon grass on the control of cabbage pests and enhancing cabbage productivity. The study focused on; identifying major pests that attack cabbages, determining the effects of intercropping cabbage with lemon grass on the control of cabbage aphids and determining the growth and yields of cabbage under intercropping system. The experiment was conducted in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four treatments each of which was replicated three times. The treatments were; sole cabbage (T1); 1 row of cabbage alternating with 1row of lemon grass (T2); 2 rows of cabbage alternating with 1 row of lemon grass (T3) and 3 rows of cabbage alternating with 1 row of lemon grass (T4). The study revealed that planting cabbage with one row of lemon grass had the lowest aphid infestation among all varieties compared to other treatments while planting cabbage as monocrop registered the highest infestation. The study found out that aphids, leaf miner, cut worms, root knot nematodes, diamond back moth and cabbage webworm in their order of infestation were the insect pests attacking cabbage in Masheruka sub county. Intercropping cabbage with lemon grass significantly reduced aphid infestation in seasons one (p<0.05) and two (p<0.05) respectively. Lemon grass is repellant with the insecticidal properties against insect pests. The study further found out that intercropping cabbage with lemon grass does not necessarily increase cabbage yield (p>0.05). In conclusion, the study confirmed that there are various pests attacking cabbage in Masheruka sub-county such as aphids, leaf miner, cut worms, root knot nematodes, diamond back moth and cabbage webworm in their order of infestation. Intercropping cabbage with lemon grass reduced aphid infestation. Intercropping cabbage with lemon grass does not necessarily increase cabbage yield. The study recommends usage of lemon grass as an intercrop in cabbage production should be promoted as an alternative insect pest management tool in the study area and country in general. To reduce costs in controlling insect pests, farmers should endeavor to grow cabbage in wet seasons when there is low insect pest infestations. Further studies should be conducted to (i) assess the level of aphid infestation on cabbage with altitude and (ii) economic returns as a result of use of lemon grass as an intercrop and (iii) management of lemon grass to reduce its competition with cabbage for light, moisture and nutrients.
Effectiveness of Intercropping Cabbage with Lemon Grass on the Control of Cabbage Aphids in Masheruka Sub-County, Sheema District2023
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023) Tinkasiimire, E; David, O; Fina, O
Cabbage has gained popularity as both food and cash crop across the globe. However, its production is still constrainedby major insect pests and diseases. Aphids are on record as the most damaging pests of cabbage. Dependence on chemical pesticides to control these pests, has not only led to increased production costs but equally contributes to environmental degradation. Thus cultural practices act as an alternative in cabbage insect pest control.The study assessed the effectiveness of intercropping cabbages with lemon grass on the control of cabbage pests and enhancing cabbage productivity. The study focused on; identifying major pests that attack cabbages, determining the effects of intercropping cabbage with lemon grass on the control of cabbage aphids and determining the growth and yields of cabbage under intercropping system. The experiment was conducted in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four treatments each of which was replicated three times. The treatments were; sole cabbage (T1); 1 row of cabbage alternating with 1row of lemon grass (T2); 2 rows of cabbage alternating with 1 row of lemon grass (T3) and 3 rows of cabbage alternating with 1 row of lemon grass (T4). The study revealed that planting cabbage with one row of lemon grass had the lowest aphid infestation among all varieties compared to other treatments while planting cabbage as monocrop registered the highest infestation. The study found out that aphids, leaf miner, cut worms, root knot nematodes, diamond back moth and cabbage webworm in their order of infestation were the insect pests attacking cabbage in Masheruka sub county. Intercropping cabbage with lemon grass significantly reduced aphid infestation in seasons one (p<0.05) and two (p<0.05) respectively. Lemon grass is repellant with the insecticidal properties against insect pests. The study further found out that intercropping cabbage with lemon grass does not necessarily increase cabbage yield (p>0.05). In conclusion, the study confirmed that there are various pests attacking cabbage in Masheruka sub-county such as aphids, leaf miner, cut worms, root knot nematodes, diamond back moth and cabbage webworm in their order of infestation. Intercropping cabbage with lemon grass reduced aphid infestation. Intercropping cabbage with lemon grass does not necessarily increase cabbage yield. The study recommends usage of lemon grass as an intercrop in cabbage production should be promoted as an alternative insect pest management tool in the study area and country in general. To reduce costs in controlling insect pests, farmers should endeavor to grow cabbage in wet seasons when there is low insect pest infestations. Further studies should be conducted to (i) assess the level of aphid infestation on cabbage with altitude and (ii) economic returns as a result of use of lemon grass as an intercrop and (iii) management of lemon grass to reduce its competition with cabbage for light, moisture and nutrients.