EFFECT OF Gliricidia sepium LEAFY BIOMASS AND NPK (15:15:15) FERTILISER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOMATO, Solanum lycopersicum (L.)
The use of organic amendments and appropriate nutrient management practices is essential for sustainable agricultural production. The present study investigated the effect of Gliricidia sepium leafy biomass and NPK (15:15:15) on the growth and yield of tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum L.). A rand...
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| description | The use of organic amendments and appropriate nutrient management practices is essential for sustainable agricultural production. The present study investigated the effect of Gliricidia sepium leafy biomass and NPK (15:15:15) on the growth and yield of tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum L.). A randomised complete block design with five treatments and four replicates was employed in this experiment. The treatments included T1 (Control), T2 (100% G. sepium leafy biomass), T3 (25% G. sepium leafy biomass + 75% NPK fertiliser), T4 (50% G. sepium leafy biomass + 50% NPK), T5 (100% NPK), and T6 (75% G. sepium leafy biomass + 25% NPK). The application of G. sepium leafy biomass and NPK had significant effects on tomato growth and yield (p˂0.05). The combined application of G. sepium leafy biomass and NPK (T4) and the sole application of G. sepium leafy biomass (T2) resulted in the highest plant height, stem girth, and fruit yield compared to the other treatments. Additionally, treatment with 75% Gliricidia leafy biomass and 25% NPK fertiliser (T6) resulted in a superior fruit weight compared to the other treatments. The application of G. sepium leafy biomass (T2) alone and NPK alone (T5) showed a significant improvement in plant growth parameters and fruit yield compared to the control (T1), although the effects were not as pronounced when combined with NPK (T4). The application of NPK fertiliser (T3) also positively influenced plant growth and yield, but the effects were lower compared to T2, T4, and T6. Further studies are warranted to optimise the application rates of G. sepium leafy biomass and NPK for different tomato cultivars and growing conditions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ac344b9cdbca45028058984994e52bcc2025-08-20T01:59:52Zeng"Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iasi University of Life SciencesJournal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment2784-03792784-03602023-09-01562(194)273288https://doi.org/10.46909/alse-562100EFFECT OF Gliricidia sepium LEAFY BIOMASS AND NPK (15:15:15) FERTILISER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOMATO, Solanum lycopersicum (L.)Adams Latif MOHAMMED0Esther Korkor NARTEY1Frank ADDAI2Samuel ARTHUR3Elvis BAWAH4Faculty of Forest and Environment, Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, Schicklerstraße 516225 Eberswalde, Germany; Department of Forest Science, University of Energy and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 214, Sunyani, Ghana; Department of Agroforestry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. FRNR, Private Mail Bag (PMB), Kumasi, Ghana;Department of Agroforestry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. FRNR, Private Mail Bag (PMB), Kumasi, GhanaDepartment of Agroforestry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. FRNR, Private Mail Bag (PMB), Kumasi, GhanaDepartment of Agroforestry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. FRNR, Private Mail Bag (PMB), Kumasi, GhanaDepartment of Wildlife and Range Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. FRNR, Private Mail Bag (PMB), Kumasi, Ghana;The use of organic amendments and appropriate nutrient management practices is essential for sustainable agricultural production. The present study investigated the effect of Gliricidia sepium leafy biomass and NPK (15:15:15) on the growth and yield of tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum L.). A randomised complete block design with five treatments and four replicates was employed in this experiment. The treatments included T1 (Control), T2 (100% G. sepium leafy biomass), T3 (25% G. sepium leafy biomass + 75% NPK fertiliser), T4 (50% G. sepium leafy biomass + 50% NPK), T5 (100% NPK), and T6 (75% G. sepium leafy biomass + 25% NPK). The application of G. sepium leafy biomass and NPK had significant effects on tomato growth and yield (p˂0.05). The combined application of G. sepium leafy biomass and NPK (T4) and the sole application of G. sepium leafy biomass (T2) resulted in the highest plant height, stem girth, and fruit yield compared to the other treatments. Additionally, treatment with 75% Gliricidia leafy biomass and 25% NPK fertiliser (T6) resulted in a superior fruit weight compared to the other treatments. The application of G. sepium leafy biomass (T2) alone and NPK alone (T5) showed a significant improvement in plant growth parameters and fruit yield compared to the control (T1), although the effects were not as pronounced when combined with NPK (T4). The application of NPK fertiliser (T3) also positively influenced plant growth and yield, but the effects were lower compared to T2, T4, and T6. Further studies are warranted to optimise the application rates of G. sepium leafy biomass and NPK for different tomato cultivars and growing conditions.https://jurnalalse.com/wp-content/uploads/ALSE2-2023-10.pdfagroforestry tree speciescrop nutritionfertilisersgrowthtomato plant |
| spellingShingle | Adams Latif MOHAMMED Esther Korkor NARTEY Frank ADDAI Samuel ARTHUR Elvis BAWAH EFFECT OF Gliricidia sepium LEAFY BIOMASS AND NPK (15:15:15) FERTILISER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOMATO, Solanum lycopersicum (L.) Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment agroforestry tree species crop nutrition fertilisers growth tomato plant |
| title | EFFECT OF Gliricidia sepium LEAFY BIOMASS AND NPK (15:15:15) FERTILISER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOMATO, Solanum lycopersicum (L.) |
| title_full | EFFECT OF Gliricidia sepium LEAFY BIOMASS AND NPK (15:15:15) FERTILISER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOMATO, Solanum lycopersicum (L.) |
| title_fullStr | EFFECT OF Gliricidia sepium LEAFY BIOMASS AND NPK (15:15:15) FERTILISER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOMATO, Solanum lycopersicum (L.) |
| title_full_unstemmed | EFFECT OF Gliricidia sepium LEAFY BIOMASS AND NPK (15:15:15) FERTILISER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOMATO, Solanum lycopersicum (L.) |
| title_short | EFFECT OF Gliricidia sepium LEAFY BIOMASS AND NPK (15:15:15) FERTILISER ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOMATO, Solanum lycopersicum (L.) |
| title_sort | effect of gliricidia sepium leafy biomass and npk 15 15 15 fertiliser on the growth and yield of tomato solanum lycopersicum l |
| topic | agroforestry tree species crop nutrition fertilisers growth tomato plant |
| url | https://jurnalalse.com/wp-content/uploads/ALSE2-2023-10.pdf |
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