Effect of goat manure on some soil properties and growth, yield and nutrient status of tomato
2007
Ojeniyi, S.O., Federal University of Technology, Akure (Nigeria). Soil and Pest Management, Dept. of Crop | Akanni, D.A., Federal College of Agriculture. Akure (Nigeria). Soil and Pest Management, Dept. of Crop | Awodun, M.A., Federal University of Technology, Akure (Nigeria). Soil and Pest Management, Dept. of Crop
Field experiments were conducted at Akure, Nigeria, in a rainforest zone of Southwest Nigeria to study the effect of goat manure (droppings) on some soil physical and chemical properties and nutrient status, growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentllln). Five levels of manure (0, 10, 25, 40 and 50 t/ha) were applied on the soil surface to two crops of tomato at each of two sites; namely, Federal College of Agriculture and Federal 1 biversity of Technology. Soils were deficient in organic matter (OM), total N, exchangeable Ca and available P. Soil OM, total N, available P and moisture content increased with the level of manure, while soil bulk density decreased. Leaf N, P, K, Ca and Mg. growth and fruit yield of tomato were significantly increased by goat manure treatments. Leaf K, Ca and Mg, plant height, number of branches, leaf area, root length, number of fruits and fruit diameter increased with the level of manure. However, the 25 t/ha manure gave optimum values of number and weight of fruits. The mean fruit yields recorded for 0, 10, 25. 40 and 50 t/ha goat manure were 15.0, 19.7, 23.7, 24.3 and 22.3 t/ha, respectively. It is concluded that goat manure is suitable for improving soil physical and chemical properties and growth and yield of tomato
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