Studies on performance of 'Nsukka aromatic yellow pepper' (Capsicum annum L.) under varying population and organomineral fertilizer regimes (original) (raw)

A field experiment was carried out during 2018 and 2019 planting seasons to evaluate the growth and yield of “ Nsukka Yellow Pepper” as influenced by plant population density and rates of application ofOrganomineral fertilizer at the University of Ilorin Faculty of Agriculture Teaching and Research Farm vegetable field. The experiment was laid out in a split plot arrangement fitted into a Randomized Complete Block Design. The main plot comprised of three population densities (60,000 plants/ha, 50,000 plants/ha and 40,000 plants/ha) and four rates of Organomineral fertilizer (OMF): 0, 1, 2 and 3 t/ha as sub-plots. All treatments were replicated thrice. Data were collected on plant height, number of leaves and branches, stem girth, days to 50% flowering and 50% maturity, number of fruits, mean fruit weight and fruit yield. The data were analyzed using Genstat Statistical packages 17th edition and significant means were separated using the Least Significant Difference at 5 % probabilit...