Effect of spent oil on the germination and seedling growth of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) and fluted pumpkin (Telferia occidentalism :- Njoku Lizzy A
ABSTRACT
The
effect of spent oil on the germination and growth of fluted pumpkin (Telferia
occidentalis) and pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) vies investigated. The study focused
on the germination percentage, days of germination and rate of germination,
number ofleaves, plant height, fresh weight and dry weight of fluted pumpkin
(Telferia occidentalis) and pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) A total ofthirty plastic
containers (5 Litres) were filled with sandy-loam soil which were mixed with
various concentrations of spent engine oil. There were four different
concentrations spent engine oil graded from 50, 100, 150 and 200ml of which
each treatment has three replicates. The results show that spent oil had
significant effect on the germination percentage, days of germination and rate
of germination, of T. occidentalis and C.pepo. From the findings of the study
the different levels spent oil soil pollution had a significant effect on the
growth parameters studied (number of leaves and plant height) and biomass of T.
occidentalis and C.pepo. Leaf yellowing, leaf folding and shedding of leaves
were observed. Therefore, spent oil in soil has highly significant effect on
growth of plants.
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NJOKU, A (2024). Effect of spent oil on the germination and seedling growth of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) and fluted pumpkin (Telferia occidentalism :- Njoku Lizzy A . Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Apr 28, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-spent-oil-on-the-germination-and-seedling-growth-of-pumpkin-cucurbita-pepo-and-fluted-pumpkin-telferia-occidentalism-njoku-lizzy-a-7-2
AMARACHI, NJOKU. "Effect of spent oil on the germination and seedling growth of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) and fluted pumpkin (Telferia occidentalism :- Njoku Lizzy A " Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 05 Mar. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-spent-oil-on-the-germination-and-seedling-growth-of-pumpkin-cucurbita-pepo-and-fluted-pumpkin-telferia-occidentalism-njoku-lizzy-a-7-2. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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AMARACHI, NJOKU. "Effect of spent oil on the germination and seedling growth of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) and fluted pumpkin (Telferia occidentalism :- Njoku Lizzy A " Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2024). Accessed 28 Apr. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-spent-oil-on-the-germination-and-seedling-growth-of-pumpkin-cucurbita-pepo-and-fluted-pumpkin-telferia-occidentalism-njoku-lizzy-a-7-2