Early Growth Response of Ceiba Pentandra to Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers under Field Conditions in Southeastern Nigeria

Authors: Olajide K* and Baiyeri KP

DOI: 10.23880/oajar-16000273

Volume 6, Issue 3

Abstract

This study was carried out at the Department of Crop Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka to investigate growth response of Ceiba pentandra to organic and inorganic fertilizers under field conditions. The treatments consisted of six fertilizer application rates (No fertilizer, 5 t ha-1 PM + 200 kg ha-1 NPK, 10 t ha-1 PM, 20 t ha-1 PM, 450 kg ha-1 NPK and 20 t ha-1 PM + 100 kg ha-1 NPK). The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. Data were collected on plant height, number of leaves, stem girth and number of branches at 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 months after transplanting (MAT). The result of the analysis of variance indicated significant (p

Keywords: Ceiba Pentandra; Growth; Fertilizer Rates; Poultry Manure; NPK Fertilizer

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