Effect of Npk Fertilization on Growth and Development of Luffa (luffa Acutangula)
Student: Ibrahim Ahmadu (Project, 2025)
Department of Agronomy
Bayero University, Kano, Kano State
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of NPK fertilization on the growth and development of Luffa acutangula under controlled conditions at Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five NPK treatment rates (0, 30, 60, 90, 120kgha-1 ) and five replications was employed. The result indicated significant improvements in vegetative growth, with 120kgha-1 NPK fertilization yielding the highest vine length, leaf count, stem girth, and chlorophyll content. Root development and biomass (vine fresh and dry weight) also increased with higher NPK rates, though lateral branching remains statistically unaffected. The study concludes that maximum NPK fertilization at 90-120kg/ha optimizes the productivity of Luffa acutangula.
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- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State 2
- AL-ISTIQAMAH UNIVERSITY, SUMAILA, KANO STATE 1
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina State 5
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State 87
- Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Imo State, (Affl To Univ of Nigera, Nsukka) 11
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State 478
- Anambra State College of Health Technology, Obosi, Anambra State 1
- Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State 503
- Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. (affl To Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka) 3
- Audu Bako College of Agriculture Danbatta, Kano, Kano State 54