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Effect of Organic Manure on The Growth and Yield of Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum)

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  • Prof. Anene-Okeakwa, J. E.

    (Department of Home Economics Education Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State. Nigeria)

  • Dr Chukwukelu, I. S.

    (Department of Agricultural Education Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba Delta State Nigeria)

  • Dr Oyana, V.N.

    (Department of Agricultural Education Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba Delta State Nigeria)

Abstract

The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different organic fertilizer on the growth and yield of tomato, the organic manures used for the study were poultry waste, cow dung and pig waste. Field experiment was carried out in the teaching and research farm of Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba during the 2024 planting season. The tomato variety used for the study was platinum 701FI. The experiment was factorial experiment set in randomized complete block design, (RCBD) 3x1x3 and were replicated 3 times. The first factor was organic manure (poultry manure, pig manure and cow manure) and the second factor was tomato variety (Platinum FI). Data on vegetative growth were collected on plant height, number of branches, number of leaves and leaf area (cm2). This was taken at 2, 4 and 6 weeks after transplanting. Tomatoes were harvested twice weekly at the pink to red-ripe stage to measure the yield. Findings from the research revealed that application of 18kg of poultry manure per tomato plot measuring 3m2 x 4m2 recorded better growth and yield of tomato. The study recommended the application of 18kg of poultry manure on tomato plot measuring 3m2 x 4m2 per plot.

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  • Prof. Anene-Okeakwa, J. E. & Dr Chukwukelu, I. S. & Dr Oyana, V.N., 2025. "Effect of Organic Manure on The Growth and Yield of Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum)," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(2), pages 933-940, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:2:p:933-940
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