Nitrogen and potassium fertilizer influenced nutrient use efficiency and biomass yield of two plantain (Musa spp. AAB) genotypes

Nitrogen and potassium are key nutrients for optimum productivity in Musa species. In this study, optimum doses of N and K were determined for two plantain genotypes. Analysis of variance showed that fertilizer combination significantly (p<0.05) influenced the genotype performance and genotype-by...

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Published inAfrican journal of agricultural research Vol. 10; no. 6; pp. 458 - 471
Main Authors Simon, Chinekenwa Aba, Kayode, Paul Baiyeri
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Lagos Academic Journals 05.02.2015
Subjects
Agricultural Production
Agronomy
Fertilizers
Fruits
Genotype & phenotype
Nitrogen
Plant nutrients
Potassium
Research methodology
Science and Technology
Statistical analysis
Nigeria
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Summary:Nitrogen and potassium are key nutrients for optimum productivity in Musa species. In this study, optimum doses of N and K were determined for two plantain genotypes. Analysis of variance showed that fertilizer combination significantly (p<0.05) influenced the genotype performance and genotype-by-fertilizer interaction effects.
ISSN:1991-637X
1991-637X
DOI:10.5897/AJAR2014.9198