DSpace Collection: Crop Production

Sprouting and Growth of Orange jasmine (Murraya paniculate L.) as influenced by type of hormone and concentrations

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Sprouting and Growth of Orange jasmine (Murraya paniculate L.) as influenced by type of hormone and concentrations Authors: Ibrahim, H. M.; Bahago, A.A.; Oyewale, R. O.; Olosunde, O. M.; Ahmad, K. J.; Ahmed, R. I. Abstract: Orange jasmine is an evergreen ornamental shrub widely used in landscaping design, it belongs to family Rutacea and is a native to South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia. However, it is difficult to propagate and this affect the rate of its survival during propagation. An experiment to determine the growth and aesthetic charasteristics of Murraya paniculata L. as influenced by type of hormone and concentration was carried out in the horticultural nursery, Department of Crop Production, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Treatments consists of hormone types (Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) and Indole-3-Butyric Acid (IBA) at 4 different concentrations 90, 1000, 2000, 3000 mg/l). The experiment was a 2x4 factorial in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. Data collected on growth and flowering parameters were subjected to Analysis of variance (ANOVA) using Genstart 12.0 version and treatment means were separated using the least significant difference (LSD) at (p< 0.05). Sprouting commenced 20 days after planting (DAP) for cuttings dipped in both IAA and IBA hormones, higher number of leaves was recorded for cuttings dipped in IAA(17.25) and those dipped in IBA had the least (15.55). Stem cuttings dipped in 1000 mg/l concentration had optimum pant height, highest number of sprouts, and broadest leaf area. The stem girth of cuttings dipped in 1000 ml is thicker than those dipped in other concentrations. It could therefore be concluded that using IAA at 1000 ml hormone concentration is optimum for good performance of Murraya paniculata. Description: Proceeding of conference paper

Efficacy of African Marigold Extract on the Management of Nematode Infestation on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.)

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Efficacy of African Marigold Extract on the Management of Nematode Infestation on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) Authors: Ibrahim, H. M.; Oyewale, R. O.; Olosunde, O. M.; Bolade, S. B.; Bahago, A. A.; Kanko, M. I. .; Abuone, H. C. Abstract: The study assessed the efficacy of leaf and root extract of African Marigold for the management of nematode infestation on tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.). The experiment was conducted at the Horticultural nursery of the Crop Production Department. Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. Data collected on the following parameters; number of leaves, flowers and fruits, leaf area, height, girth and fruit weight were subjected to Analysis of variance (ANOVA) using Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) and means were separated using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Tomato plants treated with the root extract of African Marigold showed significantly higher number of leaves 974), flowers 98), and fruits (6). thicker stems 91.1cm), tallest plant (48.9 cm), broader leaf area (9.3 cm2) and were statistically higher than other treatment. It was observed that 30 ml of African Marigold root extracts performed better in suppressing the activities of the nematode thus translating to improved growth and yield of tomatoes. The study revealed that extracts of African marigold possess nematicidal properties that can be explored as alternative to synthetic nematicides in the control of nematode infection in tomatoes cultivation. It is recommended based on the findings from this research that 30 ml root extract of African marigold is required to improve the growth and fruit yield of tomato/plot against nematode infection. Further study is recommended for the evaluation of the extracts in the open, to be able to come up with recommended dose. Description: Proceeding of Conference paper

Morphometric Identification of Red Flour Beetle ( tribolium castaneum, Herbst) of Bambara Groundnut ( Vigna subterranean L.) in selected Area Council of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Morphometric Identification of Red Flour Beetle ( tribolium castaneum, Herbst) of Bambara Groundnut ( Vigna subterranean L.) in selected Area Council of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Authors: Oyewale, R. O.; Ogbirishi, T. O.; Ibrahim, H. M.; Bolajoko, M. H.; Olaniyi, R. M.; Ibrahim, R.O. Abstract: The study was carried out in the selected Area council (ACs) of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to determine the diversity of Tribolium castaneum. The four selected ACs for the study were Abaji, Bwari, Kuje and Kwali. Three markets were surveyed in each of the four ACs to get 1 kg measure of infested Bambara groundnut and three (3) insects (Tribolium castaneum) were selected randomly from each sampling unit and kept separately in a covered jar containing ethanol solution. The samples were taken to Insect Museum at the Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State for identification. MI scope was used to measure some features of the insects which were converted to millimeter 9mm) and subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), the means were separated using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5% probability (p<0.05). Result obtained indicated that samples collected from Bwari AC had longer hind limb, shorter fore limb and smaller Femur width of the feature of Tribolium castaneum followed by Alhaji AC having longer forelimb and shorter antennae. Only Tribolium castaneum species was identified in all the four ACs in FCT. Therefore, further study should be carried out on Tribolium castaneum in other markets and more Area councils of Abuja in searching or new species of this insect and information on the features variation observed should be used as a tool for insect taxonomist in bringing out new genus and/or species of Tribolium castaneum. The study was carried out in the selected Area council (ACs) of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to determine the diversity of Tribolium castaneum. The four selected ACs for the study were Abaji, Bwari, Kuje and Kwali. Three markets were surveyed in each of the four ACs to get 1 kg measure of infested Bambara groundnut and three (3) insects (Tribolium castaneum) were selected randomly from each sampling unit and kept separately in a covered jar containing ethanol solution. The samples were taken to Insect Museum at the Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State for identification. MI scope was used to measure some features of the insects which were converted to millimeter 9mm) and subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), the means were separated using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5% probability (p<0.05). Result obtained indicated that samples collected from Bwari AC had longer hind limb, shorter fore limb and smaller Femur width of the feature of Tribolium castaneum followed by Alhaji AC having longer forelimb and shorter antennae. Only Tribolium castaneum species was identified in all the four ACs in FCT. Therefore, further study should be carried out on Tribolium castaneum in other markets and more Area councils of Abuja in searching or new species of this insect and information on the features variation observed should be used as a tool for insect taxonomist in bringing out new genus and/or species of Tribolium castaneum. Description: proceeding of conference presentation

EFFECT OF DIFFERENT CONCENTRATION OF NEEM OIL ON INSECT PESTS OF OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS L. MOENCH) IN MINNA, NIGER STATE

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Title: EFFECT OF DIFFERENT CONCENTRATION OF NEEM OIL ON INSECT PESTS OF OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS L. MOENCH) IN MINNA, NIGER STATE Authors: Oyewale, R. O. .; Jimoh, Abdulrazak; Babawo, S. J.; Olaniyi, R. M; Ibrahim, H. M; Uwe, U. E Abstract: The research was conducted to evaluate the effect of neem oil on the management of insect pests of okra, in the Teaching and research Farm of the Department of Crop Production, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State. Different concentrations of Neem oil; 75 ml, 50 ml, 25 ml and 0 ml were used to control the infestation of insect pests for four weeks on Clemson Spineless okra variety. Data on plant height, stem diameter, leaf length, pest population, number of flowers, number of fruits and fruit weight were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) the means were separated using least significance difference (LSD). The result indicated that neem oil at 75 ml showed the highest level of effectiveness in the plant yield and morphological performance while 50 ml performed better on pest population hence the results of this study suggests that neem oil can be used as an alternative to chemical pesticides for managing insect pests of okra in Minna Description: Evaluate the effect of neem oil on the management of insect pests of okra