Lady's Finger Research Articles

Evaluation of Banana Varieties through Farmer’s Participatory Selection at Teppi, Southwestern Ethiopia

Participatory varietal selection was conducted in Southwestern part of Ethiopia to evaluate the performance of banana cultivars and to identify farmers’ preference and selection criteria in the study area. Seven banana cultivars collected from Melkassa agricultural research center were evaluated in single plot in 2020-2023 main cropping season. Farmers’ evaluation was made at two different stages of the crop, namely at vegetative and at maturity using both direct-matrix and pair-wise ranking methods of selection scheme. Farmers’ set; plant height, disease resistance/tolerance, fruit size and yield as selection criteria to evaluate and identify their preferred cultivars. The results of analysis of variance indicated the existence of highly significant differences among cultivars for all traits measured at 5% probability level. From the previous experiments, the highest mean yield was obtained from the cultivar William I (45.32 t/ha), Dinke-1 (45.1 t/ha), Lady Finger (40.16 t/ha) and Poyo (40 t/ha). Likewise, these three cultivars (William, Dinke-1, and Lady Finger) were identified as farmers preferred cultivars from both pair-wise and direct matrix ranking evaluations. Thus, these cultivars were chosen for their performance in the field and from farmers' evaluation perspective. Moreover, this study indicated participatory varietal selection is a viable method to gain greater insight into farmers’ perceptions, preferences, merits and shortcomings of banana cultivars. Therefore, based on the results of this study, William I, Dinke-1 and Lady Finger cultivars are recommended for multiplication and distribution to farmers in the area and similar agro-ecologies.

Extract Preparation of Waste Lady Finger Caps Using Ethanol, Generation of Extract’s Layers on Copper Through Drop Casting Without and with NiO Nanoparticles, and Study of their Corrosion Performances in Saline Water

Extract Preparation of Waste Lady Finger Caps Using Ethanol, Generation of Extract’s Layers on Copper Through Drop Casting Without and with NiO Nanoparticles, and Study of their Corrosion Performances in Saline Water

Characterization of mycotoxins produced by two Fusarium species responsible for postharvest rot of banana fruit

AbstractIn an open-air market in southern Italy, we noticed ‘Lady finger’ banana fruit imported from Costa Rica showing a severe rot, whose symptoms consisted of necrotic peel lesions with variable shape and size. Fusarium sacchari and F. proliferatum were consistently isolated from symptomatic fruit. In pathogenicity tests on ‘Lady finger’ banana fruit, F. proliferatum was more virulent than F. sacchari. Quantitative Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometric analysis of secondary metabolites produced by isolates of these two Fusarium species on three different matrices (banana peel, barley and maize kernels) identified 11 mycotoxins. Seven of them (Fusaproliferin, Fumonisins A1, Fumonisins A2 and Fumonisins B1, Hydrolysed Fumonisin B1, Fusarin C and Moniliformin) were detected in matrices contaminated by F. proliferatum isolates. Fumonisin A1 was the prevalent mycotoxin in both maize kernels and banana peel, while Fumonisin A2 prevailed in barley kernels. Similarly, seven mycotoxins (the cyclic hexadepsipeptides Enniatins B2, B3 and B4, Fumonisins A1 and B2, Hydrolysed Fumonisin B1 and Fusarin C) were detected in matrices contaminated by F. sacchari isolates, but they were only in part the same as those produced by F. proliferatum isolates. Fusarin C prevailed in all three matrices colonized by F. sacchari. Fumonisin A1 was detected exclusively in maize kernels while Enniatins B3 and B4, Fumonisin B2 and Hydrolysed Fumonisin B1 were detected exclusively in barley kernels. Overall, F. proliferatum produced a higher amount of mycotoxins than F. sacchari. Moreover, in banana peel both species produced a lower number and amount of mycotoxins than in the other two matrices.

Artificial Neural Network Model to Predict OBrix and pH of Banana Based on Color Parameters

Artificial neural network (ANN) was used to predict internal quality parameters (oBrix and pH) of lady finger banana. This research consisted of three stages, namely: (1) capturing images of lady finger banana using a computer vision system; (2) measurement of oBrix and pH of the banana; (3) ANN architecture analysis using the Matlab R2019a application. The ANN architectural model consisted of 3 output models, namely: (1) oBrix values; (2) pH value; (3) oBrix and pH values. The ANN architecture analysis was carried out through two phases. Phase I consisted of 45 experimental units and phase II with 35 experimental units. The best ANN architecture to be used as a prediction model for oBrix and pH of golden banana fruit is ANN architecture model 3 with the number of neurons inside the hidden layer = 3; activation function in hidden layer = logsig; activation function inside the output layer = logsig; data transformation range 0 – 1; learning rate value = 0.01; learning algorithm = tradingda; with MSE (mean square error), MAE (mean absolute error) performance and R correlation coefficient from training results of 0.0954; 0.2619 and 0.6538; test results 0.0392; 0.1606 and 0.7000 and validation results 0.0289; 0.1474 and 0.7889. Keywords: Artificial neural networks, Color, Computer vision system, CVS, RGB.

Using Mutation Breeding to Improve the Eating Characteristics of the Fusarium Wilt-Resistant Banana Variety, ‘Goldfinger’ (AAAB)

Banana production in Australia is under threat from Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4), and the option of growing a disease-resistant variety is sought after by many farmers. Goldfinger is one such alternative; however, it was previously rejected by Australian consumers. In Phase I of this investigation, mutagenesis was employed as a practical method to generate large numbers of novel variants. In Phase II, 631 variants were established in a field trial where agronomic and postharvest assessments, including taste-testing, identified 20 improved selections. Phase III involved a replicated field evaluation of the selections with favourable mutations, where further taste-testing revealed five selections with the most promising eating characteristics. In Phase IV, the five selections underwent large-scale consumer and sensory evaluations where four of them performed as well as the industry standard controls ‘Williams’ Cavendish and Lady Finger. The sensory analysis revealed differences in the fruit flavour profile and textural attributes, and these features will play a key role in bringing a new banana variety to market and for promotion to consumers. Screening of the variants’ resistance to yellow Sigatoka was integrated into the project, but further work is needed to ensure these four selections have retained their TR4 resistance.

WITHDRAWN: Trace metals translocation from soil to plants: Health risk assessment via consumption of vegetables in the urban sprawl of a developing country

The study was conducted at 15 locations around the thermal power plant of Patuakhali district at the coastal area of Bangladesh to determine trace elements in vegetable and assess risk of toxicity. Eight vegetables, namely, tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), radish (Raphanus raphanistrum L.), bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), brinjal (Solanum melongena L.), bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria L.), red amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.), arum (Arum maculatum L.) and lady's finger (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) were analyzed for nine trace metals (Cr, Ni, Cu, As, Cd, Pb, Fe, Mn and Zn) to assess contamination load of trace elements in agricultural soil, and health risks posed from vegetable consumption. The mean concentrations of Cr, Cr, Ni, Cu, As, Cd, Pb, Fe, Mn, and Zn in soil were 16.6, 14.8, 5.8, 1.3, 0.72, 9.7, 55261, 456.1, and 105.8 mg/kg, respectively. Average concentrations of As, Cd, and Pb in vegetable species were higher than the maximum allowable concentration (MAC), indicating vegetables species were contaminated by these elements and may pose potential risk to human. Fe, Mn, Zn, Cr, Cu, Pb, and As in soil and vegetables of the study area may arise from anthropogenic activities. The present study suggests that surface soil used for vegetables production should be continuously monitored to check the transfer of toxic metals into the vegetables to minimize the adverse health impacts on consumers and potential threats to food safety.

Edukasi Pembuatan Permen Jelly Dari Buah Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L.) Untuk Pencegahan Penyakit Diabetes Melitus Di Sma 7 Plus Kota Bengkulu

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Is a plant that comes from the malvacae family which is known as lady finger. okra also contains phenols and flavonoids which have antioxidant and anti-diabetic effects, the fiber contained in okra is suitable for processing as a chewy textured food such as jelly drink.The purpose of this service is for students of SMAN 7 Bengkulu city to know the benefits of okra fruit and its processing in the form of jelly candy which can prevent diabetes mellitus.The method used in this service is by distributing brochures and questionnaires to students of SMAN 7 Bengkulu City and brief material presentations about okra fruit and its processing.The results of the activity obtained were 27 students who liked the taste of jelly candy and 3 students who didn't like it.There were 23 students who liked the aroma and 7 students did not like the aroma.There were 17 students who liked the color and 13 students liked the color a little.

Perspective on utilization of Bacillus species as plant probiotics for different crops in adverse conditions.

Plant probiotic bacteria are a versatile group of bacteria isolated from different environmental sources to improve plant productivity and immunity. The potential of plant probiotic-based formulations is successfully seen as growth enhancement in economically important plants. For instance, endophytic Bacillus species acted as plant growth-promoting bacteria, influenced crops such as cowpea and lady's finger, and increased phytochemicals in crops such as high antioxidant content in tomato fruits. The present review aims to summarize the studies of Bacillus species retaining probiotic properties and compare them with the conventional fertilizers on the market. Plant probiotics aim to take over the world since it is the time to rejuvenate and restore the soil and achieve sustainable development goals for the future. Comprehensive coverage of all the Bacillus species used to maintain plant health, promote plant growth, and fight against pathogens is crucial for establishing sustainable agriculture to face global change. Additionally, it will give the latest insight into this multifunctional agent with a detailed biocontrol mechanism and explore the antagonistic effects of Bacillus species in different crops.

Low-cost spirulina manufacturing technique by using supernatant of digested rotten ladies finger (Abelmoschus esculentus)

The goal of the study was to assess the culture method and spirulina (Spirulina platensis) production in the supernatant of three distinct digested rotting ladiesfingers, using Kosaric medium (KM) as the control. Two hundred gram rotten ladies finger was allowed to digestion in 4.0 L distilled water using aeration in 5.0 L glass jar.After 30 days, almost colorless supernatant was found, screened through 300 μm net and added with 9 g/l NaHCO3, 0.20 g/l urea and 0.50 ml/Lmicro nutrients. Three different concentrations such as 25, 50 and 75% of supernatant with three replications were prepared. Next, three digested rotten ladies finger medium (DRLFM) treatments were infected with 10% spirulina (at OD620 = 0.20) to develop. It was recorded that spirulina grew well at 12thday and then it was found to fall and continued up to 18thdays. The cell weight of spirulina attained a maximum of 16.45 ± 0.78 mg/L (dry weight basis) in KM followed by 13.785 ± 0.643, 10.354± 0.233 and 2.738 ± 0.177 mg/L in supernatant of 50, 75 and 25% DRLFM, respectively on the 12thday of culture. Similar trend wasalso observed in optical density of media, content of chlorophyll a(mg/L), total biomass (mg/L), particular growth rate of spirulina (based on cell weight and chlorophyll a). It could be concluded that mass culture of S. platensis may be done in supernatant of 50% digested rotten ladies finger media.

INHIBITORY POWER OF MAS BANANA PEEL EXTRACT (MUSA ACUMINATA LADY FINGER) ON THE GROWTH OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS IN VITRO

Introduction: Various sources of infectious disease can be found in the oral cavity. Prevention efforts include brushing your teeth properly and regularly. Besides that, gargling with mouthwash is one of the best additional prevention methods. In the literature it is known that mas banana peels contain antibacterial ingredients. The aim of this research was to determine whether banana peel extract (Musa acuminata lady finger) was able to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Material and Methods: Extracts of 25%, 50%, 75% concentration of dried mas banana peel were made, sterile distilled water as a negative control and 0.2% Chlorhexidine as a positive control. Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 as many as 3 bacterial colonies, spread evenly on sterile Nutrient Agar (NA) media. The paper discs were dipped for ± 30 seconds into 25%, 50%, 75% gold banana peel extract, 0.2% Chlorhexidine as a positive control and sterile Aquades as a negative control then incubated in an incubator at 37°C for 24 hours. The inhibition zone (clear area around the paper disc) was measured with a caliper (accuracy 0.02mm). The data obtained were tested for normality and homogeneity to determine whether or not there was a difference in the inhibitory power of banana mas (Musa acuminata lady finger) peel extract against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Results and Discussion: The results showed that at a concentration of 75% there was an inhibitory power for the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria of 6.32 mm. Mas banana peel extract (Musa acuminata lady finger) has antibacterial content in the form of flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins and tannins which are able to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in vitro. Conclusion: Mas banana peel extract (Musa acuminata lady finger) can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in vitro with moderate criteria.

COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC VIABILITY ANALYSES OF INTEGRATED AND POLY CULTURE SYSTEM OF PRAWN (MACHROBRACHIUM ROSENBERGII) PRODUCTION

The present study was conducted to assess the effects of integrated culture on Prawn (Machrobrachium rosenbergii) production compared with the prawn polyculture system, in terms of production and financial profitability and viability. In the polyculture system, prawn were incorporated with rohu (Labeo rohita), mola (Ambypharyngodon mola), snail (Pila golobosa), and in case of the integrated culture system with three treatments (T1, T2 and T3), prawn, rohu, mola, snail were cultured with integrating vegetables: the T1 had dike-vegetables (brinjal,lady finger, tomato); , the T2 had hanging vegetable (bottle gourd; sponge gourd), and floating vegetables (kolmi, helencha); the T3 had floating-bed vegetables (tomato, onion; yardlong beans, capsicum, chili). The prawns were cultured for 240 days with feeding of commercial feed at the rate of 8% of body weight. The production of prawn in the integrated culture system was 712.34±15.623, 714.36±14.77 and 741.98±15.39 kg/ha whereas 646.90±19.36 kg/haprawn in the polyculture. Dike vegetable tomato, lady finger and brinjal were produced 416.67, 916.67 and 104.2kg/ha respectively; hanging vegetables guard and sponge guard were produced 666.63 and 583.43 kg/ha respectively; floating vegetables Kolmi and helencha were produced 333.3 and 625 kg/ha respectively and floating bed vegetables onion and hybrid long beans was 291 and 390 kg/ha. It has been evident that the integrated culture system had higher prawn production than had the polyculture system. The net revenue from integrated culture system was 436015.7, 41153505 and 420018.4 TK in the T1,T2, and T3, respectively and 322837 TK in the polyculture system, addressing the profitability of integrating vegetables in the prawn multi-trophic culture system.The resultant information has pointed out the suitability of integrating prawn, finfish, snail and vegetables, which can be an eco-friendly (i.e. bio mitigation intervention) system for fulfilling household nutrition by regular consumption as well as for earning money by selling.

Hidden risk of terrestrial food chain contamination from organochlorine insecticides in a vegetable cultivation area of Northwest Bangladesh

Organochlorine insecticide (OCI) exposures in terrestrial food chains from historical or current applications were studied in a vegetable production area in northwest Bangladesh. A total of 57 subsoil, 57 topsoil, and 57 vegetable samples, as well as 30 cow's milk samples, were collected from 57 farms. Multiple OCI residues were detected using GC–MS/MS with modified QuEChERS in 20 % of subsoils, 21 % of topsoils, 23 % of vegetables, and 7 % of cow's milk samples. Diversified OCI residues were detected in subsoils (17 residues with a concentration of 179.15 ± 148.61 μg kg−1) rather than in topsoils (3 DDT residues with a concentration of 25.76 ± 20.19 μg kg−1). Isomeric ratios indicate intensive historical applications of OCIs. According to Dutch and Chinese standards, the lower concentrations of individual OCI residues in the soil indicate negligible to slight soil pollution, assuming local farmers follow local pesticide use regulations. However, a maximum of 78.24 μg kg−1 ΣAldrines and 35.57 μg kg−1 ΣHCHs were detected (1–4 residues) in 60 % of brinjal, 28 % of cucumber, 29 % of sponge gourd, and 20 % of lady's finger samples, which could be a result of either historical or current OCI applications, or both. A strong positive correlation between aldrines in subsoils and cucurbit vegetables indicates greater bioaccumulation. Cow milk samples contained up to 6.96 μg kg−1 ΣDDTs, which resulted either from rationing contaminated vegetables or grazing on contaminated land. Individual OCI in both vegetables and cow's milk was below the respective maximum residue limits of US and FAO/WHO CODEX and poses little or no risk to human health. However, combined exposure to multiple pesticides could increase human health risks. A cumulative health risk assessment of multiple pesticide residues is suggested to assess the suitability of those soils for cultivation and grazing, as well as the safety of vegetables and cow's milk for human consumption.

Selection of elite genotypes deploying AMMI, GGE and MTSI in okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench

Okra, a versatile vegetable known as lady's finger or gumbo, is highly prized for its tender, flavorful pods, particularly in tropical and subtropical climates worldwide. Improving okra yield poses challenges due to complex genotype-environment (G×E) interactions. The success of enhancing okra is hindered by these interactions and necessitates thorough investigation. In this study, multivariate selection strategies like AMMI, GGE biplots and MTSI were employed to visually represent the relationships between genotypes and tested environments, aiding in the identification of okra genotypes with consistent and high yields. The study evaluated 24 okra hybrids and 10 parents for 13 traits in multi-environment trials. Notably, hybrids H23 (NOL 17–09 × Kashi Kranti) and H10 (AOL-16–04 × Arka Abhay) stood out for their promising performance, demonstrating elevated and adaptable fruit yields, along with traits highly favored by farmers. MTSI analysis confirmed substantial and desirable selection gains across all traits for these selected genotypes.

Studies on biology and preference of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) on different host plants and evaluation of botanicals for its management

The biology and fitness of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) was studied on bottle gourd, lady’s finger, chilli and tomato. The total larval duration was found to be 20, 22.5, 20.3 and 18.3 days on tomato, chilli, lady’s finger and bottle gourd respectively. The total life cycle was of 35.25, 40.7, 34.2 and 31.3 days on tomato, chilli, lady finger and bottle gourd respectively. Shortest life cycle was observed on bottle gourd and longest on chilli. Feeding preference and fitness of H. armigera revealed that it preferred bottle gourd over other host plants. On bottle gourd, the pest recorded highest mean larval weight gain (0.112g/ day), while the lowest was on chilli (0.090g/ day). The feeding period was 8.073 days on bottle gourd and 8.266 days on chilli. Average food ingested on bottle gourd, lady finger, chilli and tomato were 3.083, 2.347, 2.076 and 1.988g respectively. Bioefficacy of botanicals (5 % aqueous extracts of periwinkle, giloy, tulsi and lantana) against H. armigera by leaf dip bioassay using leaves of tomato showed that the average food ingested in periwinkle, giloy, tulsi, lantana and control was 0.644, 0.944, 1.038, 0.985 and 2.297g respectively. This is the first report evidencing the insecticidal properties of aqueous extracts of giloy against H. armigera.

Developing a Colorimetric Equation and a Colorimetric Model to Create a Smartphone Application That Identifies the Ripening Stage of Lady Finger Bananas in Thailand.

This article develops a colorimetric equation and a colorimetric model to create a smartphone application that identifies the ripening stage of the lady finger banana (LFB) (Musa AA group 'Kluai Khai', กล้วยไข่ "gluay kai" in Thai). The mobile application photographs an LFB, automatically analyzes the color of the banana, and tells the user the number of days until the banana ripens and the number of days the banana will remain edible. The application is called the Automatic Banana Ripeness Indicator (ABRI, pronounced like "Aubrey"), and the rapid analysis that it provides is useful to anyone involved in the storage and distribution of bananas. The colorimetric equation interprets the skin color with the CIE L*a*b* color model in conjunction with the Pythagorean theorem. The colorimetric model has three parts. First, COCO-SSD object detection locates and identifies the banana in the image. Second, the Automatic Power-Law Transformation, developed here, adjusts the illumination to a standard derived from the average of a set of laboratory images. After removing the image background and converting the image to L*a*b*, the data are sent to the colorimetric equation to calculate the ripening stage. Results show that ABRI correctly detects a banana with 91.45% accuracy and the Automatic Power-Law Transformation correctly adjusts the image illumination with 95.72% accuracy. The colorimetric equation correctly identifies the ripening stage of all incoming images. ABRI is thus an accurate and robust tool that quickly, conveniently, and reliably provides the user with any LFB's ripening stage and the remaining days for consumption.

Management of root-knot nematode [Meloidogyne incognita] in bhendi under pot culture condition using zero cost inputs

Bhendi scientifically known as Abelmoschus esculentus belongs to family Malvaceae and also known as Ladies Finger, Okra, Bhindi . It is the most important vegetable crop of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It belongs to the genus Abelmoschus and family Malvaceae. Okra is a multipurpose crop valued for its tender and delicious pods. In West Africa, leaves, buds, and flowers of okra are also consumed. The dried seeds provide oil, protein, vegetable curd, and a coffee additive or substitute. Okra dry seeds contain 18–20% oil and 20–23% crude protein. Foliage can be used for biomass, and the dried stems serve as a source of paper pulp or fuel. To a limited extent, okra is used in canned, dehydrated, or frozen forms. It has an average nutritive value of 3.21. It is commercially grown in India, Turkey, Iran, West Africa, Yugoslavia, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, West Bengal, Burma, Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, Ghana, Ethiopia, Cyprus, and the southern USA. Chitin has been extracted from various sources like prawn shells, crab shells, egg shells, jack fruit peel, garlic peel and onion peel. The efficacy of chitinase amendments on mortality of active juveniles of Meloidogyne incognita was estimated at various concentrations viz, 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% under three replications of 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours and assessment of plant morphometric characters, nematode mortality and root knot index under pot culture conditions.All the six chitinases amendments were tested in vitro to study the nematicidal action on Meloidogyne incognita. In treatment – concentration interaction, the highest nematode mortality (79.65 percent) was observed in Egg shell (100percent) followed by Crab shells (58.16 percent) Similar results were observed in 75, 50 and 25 per cent concentration of the amendments.Among the different chitinases amendments tested, Egg shell showed high degree of nematicidal effect against M. incognita in vitro and the lowest nematode mortality was recorded in onion peel (18.40) at 25 per cent concentration.Among the amendments tested, Egg shell treatment showed significant increase in root length and shoot length (40.22 cm 21.30 cm respectively) and the untreated control plants recorded the least root length and shoot length (19.11 cm and 21.30 ).All the treatments were found to reduce nematodes population in roots and highest reduction was noticed in egg shell treated plants (189.54 and 161.20) soil (250g) and root(5g) respectively.Significant reduction in root knot index (1.5) were observed in the treatment egg shell and carbofuran which recorded (1.0) per cent. The untreated control plant roots showed root knot index of 5.00 per cent.

A Novel Research on Anti- Diabetic Syrup Using Plants Seeds Abelmoschus Esculents and Punica Granatum

Abelmoschus Esculents plant is a vegetable and itsgeneral name is lady finger is most of the famous vegetable in India and other countries because of all the medical advantages it has. And Punica Granatum is also known as pomegranate this name is commonly used in India.This is a fruit also large scale of production in country. They both have (lady finger and Pomegranate) an excellent source of Nutrition and control the human blood sugar level. The focus of this review is on Abelmoschus esculents (okra) and pomegranates as anti-oxidants, agents for reducing tiredness, and most importantly, diabetes therapeutics. Pomegranate and lady finger (also known as okra) fibres and minerals have also long been recognised as sources of energy and biotherapeutics from which essential medications can be manufactured. The analysis examines how well okra and pomegranates can transform the majority of medications used to treat various disorders. Additionally, it expresses hope that pomegranate and okra would succeed in the various stages of clinical testing.

An Analysis of Agricultural and Horticultural Marketing in Jharkhand

Agriculture marketing system in developing countries including India can be understood to arrange of two most important sub–systems such as product marketing and input marketing. Jharkhand is one of the most important producers of vegetable in India. About 3.2% of the gross cropped area of the state is under vegetable crops. The most important vegetable crops grown in the state in order of area covered by them are potato, tomato, lady finger, peas, cauliflower, brinjal and cabbage. The purpose of the study the paper to study of the present situations of the agricultural and horticultural marketing in Jharkhand and the agriculture and horticulture marketing channels in Jharkhand.

Evaluation of Banana (Musa Spps.) for Growth, Yield, and Disease Reaction at Teppi, Southwestern Ethiopia

ABSTRACT Banana belongs to the (Musaceae) family. It is a crop of immense economic importance worldwide. The aim of this work was to evaluate the performance of Banana cultivars for yield and yield components. Nine banana cultivars and one standard check cultivar were compared in Tepi agricultural research center. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The analysis of variance showed that, for all phonological and vegetative traits except leaf width, significant variation has been recorded. The combined analysis of the over seasons revealed significant difference due to cultivars and years for most of the characters tested. The over years combined analyses of variance revealed that there were significant differences (P < .05) among cultivars for all parameters considered in the study. Among the cultivars, the highest yield (39.58 t/ha) was recorded for cultivar Ambowha Selle-3, but statistically on par with cultivars Dinke-1 (38.27), Williams-1 (38.17), Ambo-2 (38.02), William hybrid (37.88), and Paracido Alrey (37.14) t/ha. In contrast, the lowest yield was recorded for lady finger (33.81) which is statistically similar to Chinese dwarf (36.72) and Paracido Alrey (37.14) t/ha.

Effect of different quantities of CuO nanoparticles on growth, biochemical characteristics and yield of lady's finger Abelmoschus esculentus

Effect of different quantities of CuO nanoparticles on growth, biochemical characteristics and yield of lady's finger Abelmoschus esculentus