Yield performance of cassava (Manihot esculenta Cranz) as influence by different methods of planting under Jassan series
2019
Gonzaga, N.R. | Gonzaga, A.B.Jr. | Sarausa, D.M. | Alcarde, M.L. | Razalo, N.
Cassava production is one of the major activities for livelihood involving local growers in Claveria Misamis Oriental [Philippines]. Different planting methods are employed by local growers, thus yielding different production results. Present study was carried out to reveal information on the effect of planting methods on several key growth and yield characters of the test crop. Two cultivars (Yborn and Rayong 72) and three planting methods (vertical, slanting, horizontal) were imposed as treatment variables. The planting methods evaluated were: (1)vertical planting forming 90 degrees angles (2)horizontal planting forming 180 degrees angles and (3)slanting forming 45 degrees angles. Slanting position significantly influenced plant height, chlorophyll content, root length and percent recovery relative to vertical and horizontal planting methods. However, vertical planting recorded the maximum stem diameter as compared to horizontal and slanting position. Ybom planted in slanting position resulted to higher fresh roots yield (44.33 t/ha), dry root yield (22.52 t/ha), and Return on investment (fresh 111.54%) (Dry 185.35%) as opposed to Rayong 72, respectively. Results suggest that slanting planting using Ybom and horizontal planting with Rayong 72 are the recommended planting methods under the given study site.
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