Abstract

Effects of phosphorous (P) level on performance, yield and nutritional value of Celosia argentea L. were evaluated with the aim of determining the P level that supports the best growth, yield and nutritional qualities of the crop. The levels of P were: normal (1.348 mg·kg-1 of P/pot, NP), medium (6.743 mg·kg-1 of P/pot, MP), high (13.48 mg·kg-1 of P/pot, HP) and no P application (control, CP). The crop growth rate (CGR) increased with increase in phosphorus gradients (NP = 0.05 g/m2·d-1, MP = 0.09 g/m2·d-1 and HP = 0.12 g/m2·d-1). High and medium P rates increased the relative growth rate (RGR), HP had the highest RGR (0.05 g·g-1/day) followed by MP (0.04 g·g-1/day). Addition of P increased leaf area (LA) of C. argentea. Crude protein of the control was higher (5.56%) compared to the other P treatments (NP = 5.14, MP = 5.11 and HP = 5.03%). Phosphorus applications were beneficial for growth and enhancement of nutritional quality of C. argentea. NP and MP are recommended for growing this vegetablecrop.
 Keywords: Cockscomb, Chlorophyll, Crude fibre, Stress, Vegetable

Highlights

  • Effects of Phosphorous Application on Growth Performance, Yield and Nutritional Value of Cockscomb (Celosia argentea L)

  • In Nigeria, a rapid increase in population and urbanization which had led to the use of arable lands for other purposes apart from agriculture had led to a decline in the production of vegetables

  • The plant provides an affordable source of important nutrition at little cost when it accompanies starchy staple foods that are commonplace in Nigerian diets

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Effects of Phosphorous Application on Growth Performance, Yield and Nutritional Value of Cockscomb (Celosia argentea L). ABSTRACT: Effects of phosphorous (P) level on performance, yield and nutritional value of Celosia argentea L. were evaluated with the aim of determining the P level that supports the best growth, yield and nutritional qualities of the crop. Phosphorus applications were beneficial for growth and enhancement of nutritional quality of C. argentea.

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