Comparative Studies On Growth Parameters Of Three Varieties Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Monech):- Oguezuonu, Chika Stella
ABSTRACT
The
performance ofthree varieties o^OkraAbelmoschusesculentus L. Moench were
observed based on their growth parameters on a coastal plain soil of Umudike,
south eastern Nigeria. The three varieties of Okra were Clemson Spineless, V35,
LDss and were replicated and laid out in a randomized complete block design.
Okra seeds were sown in the nursery by dibbling 5 seeds per pot. Before
transplanting, the land was cleared, ploughed, harrowed, leveled and seedlings
were transplanted at the 4th week and at the appearance ofthree leaves. The
seedlings were spaced at 30 X 40cm. The growth parameters were recorded
throughout and they included the plant height, number of leaves, number of
flowers, germination count, germination percentage, and number of fruits. The
results obtained were subjected to analysis using ANOVA table. Significant
differences were observed for all parameters measured. Variety LDss recorded
the highest growth when compared to other varieties with a mean result of27.28
at (P = 0.05) and high level of significance. The three varieties (LDss, V35
and Clemson spineless) also showed a very high level of significance in their
germination count and germination percentage (P<0.01) with LDss recording
the highest at mean of 0.684 and 68.4. The three varieties showed no
significant difference in their leaf length, leafwidth, number of flowers and
number of fruits and it was observed that LDss responded well in Umudike soil
and performed better in terms of plant height, and emergence.
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CHIKA, S (2023). Comparative Studies On Growth Parameters Of Three Varieties Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Monech):- Oguezuonu, Chika Stella. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/comparative-studies-on-growth-parameters-of-three-varieties-of-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-l-monech-oguezuonu-chika-stella-7-2
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STELLA, CHIKA. "Comparative Studies On Growth Parameters Of Three Varieties Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Monech):- Oguezuonu, Chika Stella" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2023). Accessed 23 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/comparative-studies-on-growth-parameters-of-three-varieties-of-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-l-monech-oguezuonu-chika-stella-7-2