Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Coco Fibre on the Growth Performance of Telfaira Occidentalis Hook. f. (Ugwu) and Capsicum annuum L. (Pepper): An Approach to Sustainable Waste Management
| dc.contributor.author | *Akanbi-Gada, M.A. Saliu A.O . Amubieya O. F. Iyanda Y.A. Oke, C.O. Oluwatobi A. S. Opeyemi P. T. and Sulaimon, R.M | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-01-24T22:44:43Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-01-24T22:44:43Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | An investigation into the potentials of coco fibre as a growth enhancer/medium was carried out on a potted experiment with ugwu (Telfairia occidentalis) also known by many as fluted pumpkin and pepper (Capsicum annuum) as test plants. Growth indicators such as plant height and the number of leaves per plant were used as the basis for the comparison of coco fibre with the conventional soil (topsoil). The study was conducted at Kwara State University's Plant and Environmental Biology Screen house in Malete, Kwara State Nigeria. A sustainable substitute such as coco fibre was made from the husks of coconuts following standard methods. Data collected from both coco fibre cultivated plants as well as the topsoil were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to check the main and interactive effects of treatments using R Version 4.3.0. Post-hoc comparison of means was performed using the Eemeans package at a 0.05 level of Significance. Results showed that coco fibre-treated ugwu plants had higher plant height and number of leaves per plant across all the weeks at 0.05 level of Significance for the experiment while pepper grew more luxuriant in topsoil cultivation than coco fibre. To optimize nutrient delivery and evaluate long-term effects on plant health and yield, more research is recommended | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/3219 | |
| dc.title | Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Coco Fibre on the Growth Performance of Telfaira Occidentalis Hook. f. (Ugwu) and Capsicum annuum L. (Pepper): An Approach to Sustainable Waste Management | |
| dc.type | Article |