http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/2501 2026-05-03T21:28:07Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/28943 Title: Effects of mulching on the growth and flowering of African Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) Authors: Ibrahim, H. M.; Oyewale, R.O.; Olosunde, O. M.; TENTI, C. C. Abstract: A study was conducted to determine the effects of mulching materials and quantities on growth and flowering of African marigold at the Teaching and Research Horticultural Nursery, Federal University of Technology, Gidan Kwano Campus, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria on Latitude 9° 40' North and Longitude 6° 30' East.The experimental factors were dried Cynodon dactylon and sawdust at (0 g (0kg/ha), 10 g (53kg/ha), 20 g (91kg/ha) and 30 g (129 kg/ha). These were laid out in a 2x4 factorial fitted into Completely Randomized Design replicated 5 times to give total of 40 experimental pots. Data on number of leaves, plant height, leaf area, stem girth, number of flower buds and flowers of marigold were subjected to analysis of variance. Effects of mulching materials and quantities on growth and flowering of African marigold were significant (P ≤ 0.05). Seedlings mulched with 20 g of Cynodon dactylon grass had higher number of leaves (45 and 42), flower buds (8 and 9), and flower (12 and 16) at 10 weeks after transplanting. Similarly, mulching with Cynodium dactylon also enhanced development of broader leaf area (24.43 and 27.71 cm2), thicker stem girth (1.52 and 2.89 mm) and taller seedlings (33.89 and 42.38 cm) for the two experiments respectively. Quantities of mulching had significant effect on the morphological parameters such as ones listed above for 20 g (91kg/ha) mulching having the optimum performance followed by 10 g, and 30 g mulching while 0 g which is the control had the minimum performance. The propagation of African marigold requires 91 kg/ha of Cynodondactylon mulch for optimal growth and flower yield. 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/28942 Title: VEGETATIVE PERFORMANCE OF FLUTED PUMPKIN (Telfairia occidentalis Hook F.) AS INFLUENCED BY ORGANIC FERTILIZER RATE Authors: Ibrahim, H.M.; Oyewale, R.O.; Olosunde, O.M.; Alabi, P.O. Abstract: Fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalisHook F.) is a leaf vegetable member of the Cucurbitaceae family commonly grown in Africa, especially in the south eastern part of Nigeria where it is popularly grown for its edible seeds and leaf. An experiment was carried out to ascertain the influence of organic fertilizers (Poultry manure and Nnasaf) at different rates, on the growth and yield of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) from March to August, 2019 and September 2019 to January 2020 at the Horticultural Nursery of the Department of Crop Production, Federal University of Technology, Gidan Kwano Campus Minna, Niger State. The organic materials investigated were Poultry manure and Nnasaf manure at four rates (0, 100, 200, 300 g/pot) equivalent to 18,670, 37,340, 56,010 kg/ha in a pot of size 70 cm by 40 cm. The experimental design was a 2 x 4 factorial arranged in a Completely Randomized Design, replicated four times. The longest vines (101.83 and 121.50 cm), highest number of leaves (57 and 58), broadest leaves (54.28 2 and 58.91 cm ), and highest fresh yields (66.36 and 70.01) g, were from Nnasaf manure applied at 56,010 kg/ha at the first and second trials, respectively while the shortest vines (99 and 50.83 cm), 2 narrowest leaves (49.84 and 115.93 cm ), smallest number of leaves and the lowest fresh weight were from seedlings fertilized with poultry manure at 18,670 kg/ha. Rates of Poultry manure and Nnasaf manure had significant effect on the growth and yield parameters taken. It is therefore recommended that application of Nnasaf manure at 56,010 kg/ha should be considered optimum for the growth and fresh weight of fluted pumpkin. 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/28941 Title: MANAGEMENT OF INSECT PESTS OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (VIGNA SUBTERRANEAN (L.) VERDC.) IN NIGERIA Authors: Oyewale, R. O.; Ogbirishi, T. O.; Ibrahim, H.M.; Akinyelec, M.O.; Olaniyi, R. O.; Ibrahim, R.O. Abstract: Tribolium castaneum, commonly known as the red flour beetle is a major stored grain pest and found in granaries of wheat, cereals, beans, pasta, crackers, mixed cake, dried flowers and pet food, seeds, chocolate, meal, spices, nuts and even in museum dried artistic specimens. The insect is 3.5 mm long reddish brown beetle. The beetle can survive up to three years of age as an adult and is regarded as a sedentary insect. The insect has the ability to disperse via flight up to considerable long distances. The particular beetle has a close resemblance to confused flour beetle except it has three defining clubs at the end of each antenna. Its antennae are club type with the inclusion of three segments. The beetle has a curvy thorax. The use of plant materials as traditional protectants of stored products is an old practice used all over the world. The protection of stored products generally involves mixing grains with plant based protectants. Provision of a sound background for T. castaneum species identification as well as for the establishment of higher taxonomic classification and for consideration on the beetles evolutionary development, will have a long way in reducing if not total prevention of resistant menace of various species to adoption of management strategies of T. castaneum 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/28938 Title: THE RESPONSES OF TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicon L.) IN GROWTH, YIELD AND NUTRITIONAL QUALITIES TO GROUNDNUT SHELL AND OTHER SOURCES OF NUTRIENT Authors: Adesina, O.A.; Odang, S.O.; Ibrahim, H. M.; Adediran, O.A. Abstract: The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of granulated groundnut shells and other sources of nutrients (poultry droppings, burnt groundnut shell, NPK 10:10:10,) on the growth and yield of tomato. The experiment comprised 5 treatments with 3 replicates each. The treatment consisted of 3 organic nutrient sources (poultry droppings, burnt groundnut shell, and raw groundnut shell) and 1 inorganic source of nutrient (NPK 10:10:10). They were applied at different rates depending on what quantity of the nutrient sources can supply the recommended kilogram (100) of Nitrogen per hectare. Groundnut shell was applied at the rate of 94.34g per 20kg of soil, burnt groundnut shell was applied at the rate of 161.29g per 20kg of soil, poultry dropping was applied at the rate of 99.01g per 20kg of soil, a mixture of groundnut shell and poultry dropping was also applied (groundnut shell was 47.17g+49.50g poultry droppings) = 96.67g per 20kg of soil and NPK 10:10:10 was applied at the rate of 10g per 20kg of soil. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design. Data were collected on morphological parameters including the number of leaves, plant height, stem girth, number of branches, days to first flowering, days to 50% flowering, days to first fruiting, number of fruits, and weight of fruits. Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using a Statistical Analysis System (SAS) package. Means were separated using Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT), and statistical means were tested at a 5% level of significance. The result of the study showed that a mixture of groundnut shells and poultry droppings enhanced the growth and yield of tomatoes more than any other treatment used. 2024-04-28T00:00:00Z