Rice Bran And Goat Dropping Effects on The Growth Performance of Abelmoschus esculentus Production in Taraba, State
Abstract
The study was conducted to investigate the effects of rice bran and goat dropping, on the growth and yield performance of okra (Abelmoschusesculentus) in Wukari LGA, Taraba State, Nigeria. The experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University Wukari during the 2023 growing season, using a randomized complete block design with ten treatments replicated three times. The treatments included the unteated control (0 kg/ha), goat manure (2 and 4 t/ha), rice bran (5 and 10 t/ha), and combinations of rice bran and goat manure (5+2, 5+4, 10+2, 10+4 t/ha), along with NPK 15:15:15 fertilizer (12 kg/ha) as a control to checked the organic manure. Growth parameters, such as plant height, number of leaves, and primary branches, were measured at 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks after planting. Yield parameters, including pod yield, pod weight per plant, and number of pods, were also evaluated. The results showed that the combined application of rice bran at 10 t/ha and goat manure at 4 t/ha significantly outperformed all other treatments in terms of pod yield (29,755.2 kg/ha), pod weight per plant (1,565.6 g), and number of pods (123.0). This superior performance was attributed to the synergistic effects of the organic amendments in improving soil properties and providing a balanced, sustained nutrient supply throughout the growing season. The study concludes that the integrated use of 10 t/ha rice bran and 4 t/ha goat manure is the most effective soil fertility management strategy for maximizing okra production in the Wukari region of Taraba State, Nigeria. This approach supports long-term, sustainable okra cultivation by enhancing agronomic productivity and environmental sustainability.
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