Effects of Poultry Manure on Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Production and Insect Infestation in a Humid Ecological Zone

Authors

  • Grace O. Awah University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria
  • Sylvester R. Atijegbe University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3424-0470
  • Usman Zakka University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4621-1642
  • Ndowa E. S. Lale University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/jjas.v20i4.3753

Keywords:

Poultry manure, insect pests, watermelon(Citrullus lanatus), production, Infestation

Abstract

A field trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of poultry manure (PM) on the growth, yield, and infestation of insect pests of watermelon. There were five treatments namely; 1.25 tons of PM ha-1, 2.5 tons of PM ha-1, 5 tons of PM ha-1, 300kg of NPK ha-1, and an untreated control with three replications, which were laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design. Data on vine length, stem girth, number of leaves, fruit weight, days to 50% emergence, days to 50% flowering, and number of insects were recorded. The results showed that there were no significant differences in the vine length, stem girth, number of leaves, fruit weight, and 50% emergence. However, there were significant differences in vine length at week 3 and week 4, stem girth at week 3, 50% days to flowering, and week 1 for insect population between the 1.25 tons of PM ha-1 and control. The study showed that C. lanatus can be economically grown in the humid ecological zone (October-January) and poultry manure at the rate of 1.25 tons of PM ha-1 was optimal for its cultivation

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Author Biographies

Grace O. Awah, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria

Department of Crop and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria

Sylvester R. Atijegbe, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria

Department of Crop and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria

Usman Zakka, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria

Department of Crop and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria

Ndowa E. S. Lale, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria

Department of Crop and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria

References

Adenawoola, A. R., & Adejoro, S. A. (2005). Residual effects of poultry manure and NPK fertilizer residues on soil nutrient and performance of Jute (Corchorus olitorius L.). Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, 15, 133–135.

Adeniyan, O. N., & Ojeniyi, S. O. (2005). Effect of poultry manure, NPK 15:15:15, and their combinations on maize growth and soil chemical properties. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, 15, 34–41. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njss/article/view/37444

Adinde, J. O., Uche, O. J., Anieke, U. J., Odom, I. C., Igwe, J. A., & Akor, C. E. (2021). Profitability of the use of poultry manure for cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) production in Iwollo, Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Science and Practice, 6(5), 165–173. https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2021.315 DOI: https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2021.315

Agegnehu, G., Amede, T., Erkossa, T., Yirga, C., Henry, C., Tyler, R., … Sileshi, G. W. (2021). Extent and management of acid soils for sustainable crop production systems in the tropical agroecosystems: A review. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science, 71(9), 852–869. https://doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2021.1954239 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2021.1954239

Akande, M. O., Oluwatoyinbo, F. I., Makinde, E. A., Adepoju, A. S., & Adepoju, I. S. (2010). Response of okra to organic and inorganic fertilization. Nation and Science, 8(11), 261–266. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266266881_Response_of_Okra_to_Organic_and_Inorganic_Fertilization

Aliyu, L. S., Karikari, S. K., & Ahmed, M. K. (1992). Yield and yield components of eggplant (Solanum nigro L.) as affected by date of transplanting, intra-row spacing, and nitrogen fertilization. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 2(1), 7–12.

Altieri, M. A. (1999). Biodiversity, ecosystem function, and insect pest management in agricultural systems. In W. Collins & C. Qualset (Eds.), Biodiversity in agroecosystems (pp. 83–106). CRC Press.

Altieri, M. A., & Nicholls, C. L. (2018). Biodiversity and pest management in agroecosystem (2nd ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781482277937 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781482277937

Anonymous. (2019). FAO statistics. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy.

Atijegbe, S. R., Nuga, B. O., Lale, N. E. S., & Nwanna, R. O. (2013). The growth of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) in the humid tropics and the incidence of insect pests as affected by organic and inorganic fertilizers. Journal of Applied Science & Agriculture, 8(7), 1172–1178.

Babatola, I. A., Adebayo, O. B., & Lawal, O. I. (2002). Effects of different rates of poultry manure and NPK on the performance of Celosia argentia. Proceedings of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria.

Badu Brempong, M., & Addo-Danso, A. (2022). Improving soil fertility with organic fertilizers. In IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.103944 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.103944

Bahari, M., Rafii, M. Y., Saleh, G. B., & Latif, M. A. (2012). Combining ability analysis in a complete diallel cross of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). The Scientific World Journal, 2012(Article ID 543158). https://doi.org/10.1100/2012/543158 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1100/2012/543158

Boualem, A., Lemhemdi, A., Sari, M. A., Pignoly, S., Troadec, C., Choucha, F. A., Solmaz, I., Sari, N., Dogimont, C., & Bendahmane, A. (2016). The andromonoecious sex determination gene predates the separation of the Cucumis and Citrullus genera. PLOS One, 11(5), e0155444. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0155444 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0155444

Chandra, K. (2005). Organic manures. In Production and quality control of organic inputs. Kottayam.

Dauda, S. N., Aliyu, L., & Chiezey, U. F. (2005). Effect of variety, seedling age, and poultry manure on growth and yield of garden egg (Solanum gilo L.). The Nigerian Academic Forum, 9(1), 88–95.

Dauda, S. N., Ajayi, F. A., & Ndor, E. (2008). Growth and yield of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) as affected by poultry manure application. Journal of Agricultural and Social Sciences, 4(3), 121–124.

Davis, M. A., Sloan, D. R., Kidder, G., & Jacobs, R. D. (2013). Poultry manure as a fertilizer. University of Florida, UF/IFAS Extension Service. Retrieved from https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/AA/AA20500.pdf DOI: https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-aa205-2013

Dube, J., Ddamulira, G., & Maphosa, M. (2020). Watermelon production in Africa: Challenges and opportunities. International Journal of Vegetable Science. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19315260.2020.1716128 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/19315260.2020.1716128

FAO. (2013). Food and Agriculture Organization. Water development and management unit. Natural Resources and Environment Department.

FAO. (2022). Food and Agriculture Organization. Crop water management—watermelon. Land and Water Management Division.

Graham, M., & Gratte, H. (2005). Farm note: Australia Department of Agriculture. No. 75/94. In A. I. Okunlola, S. A. Adejoro, & G. Fakanlu (2011). Evaluation of some manure types for the growth and yield of watermelon in southern Nigeria. Researcher, 3(3), 51–66.

Havlin, J. L., Tisdale, S. L., Nelson, W. L., & Beaton, J. D. (2013). Soil fertility and fertilizers: An introduction to nutrient management. Pearson Education.

Hudson, T., Hartmann, D. E., Kester, F. T., & Davies, J. R. (1990). Plant propagation principles and practices (5th ed.). Simone & Schuster Publisher.

Jackson, M. L. (1962). Aluminum in methods of soil analysis. American Society of Agronomy, 9(2), 978–998.

Jimin, A. A., Asema, U. S., Ortserga, D. D., & Onuh, S. O. (2013). Effect of amending soil with different levels of poultry droppings on the performance of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in southern savannah of Nigeria. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, 4(1), 19–24. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5251/abjna.2013.4.1.19.22

Judd, C. M., McClelland, G. H., & Ryan, C. S. (2017). Data analysis: A model comparison approach to regression, ANOVA, and beyond (3rd ed.). Routledge. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315744131

Leal, J. E., & Sanchez, G. (1996). The effect of organic soil amendments on soil pests and crop nutrition of broccoli. IPM CRSP, Annual Report. Retrieved from https://worldveg.tind.io/record/31782/

Loecke, T. D., Liebman, M., Cambardella, C. A., & Richard, T. L. (2004). Corn response to composting and time of application of solid swine manure. Agronomy Journal, 96(1), 214–223. https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.2134/agronj2004.2140 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2004.2140

Mbatha, A. N. (2008). Influence of organic fertilizers on the yield and quality of cabbage and carrots (Master’s thesis). University of Free State.

Schmitt, M., & Rehm, G. (1992). Fertilizing cropland with poultry manure. Minnesota Agricultural Service. Retrieved from https://conservancy.umn.edu/bitstream/handle/11299/207603/MN2500_AGFO_5881.pdf?sequence=1

Morales, H., Williams, R., Perfecto, I., & Perez, I. (1997). Pest control and soil management in the Guatemalan Highlands. CAR News, 4, 1–2.

Morales, H., Perfecto, I., & Ferguson, B. (2001). Traditional fertilization and its effect on corn insect population in the Guatemalan highlands. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 84(2), 145–155. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-8809(00)00200-0

Munisse, P., Jensen, B. D., & Andersen, S. B. (2013). Genetic differentiation of watermelon landraces in Mozambique using microsatellite markers. African Journal of Biotechnology, 12(36), 5513–5521. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajb/article/view/135488

Myers, D., & Stolton, S. (1999). Organic cotton—from field to final product. Agricultural and Food Sciences, Environmental Science, Business, Economics. https://doi.org/10.3362/9781780442945 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3362/9781780442945

Okunlola, A. I., Adejoro, S. A., & Fakanlu, G. (2011). Evaluation of some manure types for the growth and yield of watermelon in southern Nigeria. Researcher, 3(3), 61–66.

Omisore, J. K., Kasail, M. Y., & Chukwu, U. C. (2009). Determination of optimum poultry manure rate for maize production. In Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (pp. 260–263). Abuja.

Parker, M. B., Perkins, H. F., & Fuller, H. L. (1959). Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content of poultry manure and some factors influencing its composition. Poultry Science, 38(5), 1154–1158. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.038115 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.0381154

Patriquin, D. G., Baines, D., & Abboud, A. (1995). Diseases, pests, and soil fertility. In H. F. Cook & W. Lee (Eds.), Soil management in sustainable agriculture (pp. 161–174). College Press.

Phelan, P. L., Norris, K. H., & Manson, J. F. (1996). Soil management history and host preference by Ostrinia nubitalis: Evidence for plant mineral balance mediating insect-plant interaction. Environmental Entomology, 25(6), 1329–1336. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/25.6.1329

Prakash, Y. S., Bhadoria, P. B. S., & Amitava, R. (2002). Relative efficiency of organic manure in improving resistance and pest tolerance of okra. Annual Agricultural Resource, 23, 525–531.

Sanchez, P. A., Izac, A. M., Valencia, I., & Pieri, C. (1996). Soil fertility replenishment in Africa: A concept note. In Achieving greater impact from research investments in Africa (pp. 200–207). Sasakawa Africa Association.

Schippers, R. R. (2000). African indigenous vegetables: An overview of the cultivated species. Natural Resources Institute/ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation.

Surekha, J., & Rao, P. A. (2001). Management of aphids on bhendi with organic sources of NPK and certain insecticides. Andhra Agricultural Journal, 48(1), 56–60.

Tanimu, J., Iwuafor, E. N. O., Odunze, A. C., & Tian, G. (2007). Effect of incorporation of leguminous cover crops on yield and yield components of maize. World Journal of Agricultural Science, 3(2), 243–249.

Theodora, M., Anastasios, S. L., & Athanasios, A. G. (2003). Effect of injected liquid cattle manure on growth and yield of winter wheat and soil characteristics. Agronomy Journal, 95, 592–596. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2003.5920

Wang, L., Lu, P., Feng, S., Hamel, C., Sun, D., Siddique, K. H., & Gan, G. Y. (2023). Strategies to improve soil health by optimizing the plant–soil–microbe–anthropogenic activity nexus. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 359, 108750. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2023.108750 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2023.108750

Downloads

Published

14-12-2024

How to Cite

Awah, G. O. ., Atijegbe, S. R. ., Zakka, U., & Lale, N. E. S. (2024). Effects of Poultry Manure on Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Production and Insect Infestation in a Humid Ecological Zone. Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 20(4), 253–262. https://doi.org/10.35516/jjas.v20i4.3753

Issue

Section

Articles