Effects of Blended NPSB Fertilizers and Farm Yard Manure Rates on yield and Yield Components of Hot Pepper (Capsicum annum L.) in Jima Genet District, Western Ethiopia

05 January 2023, Version 1
This content is an early or alternative research output and has not been peer-reviewed by Cambridge University Press at the time of posting.

Abstract

Ethiopia's most commercially significant vegetable and spice crops is hot pepper. However, due to a lack of soil fertility and other variables, its output is quite poor. In 2020/2021 cropping season, research undertaken to assess the effects of mixed NPSB fertilizer and farm yard manure rates on growth, yield, and yield components of hot pepper. In randomized complete block design with three replications, treatment composed of four levels of NPSB fertilizer and four levels of farmyard manure. Most growth, yield, and yield component parameters were significantly impacted by the main effect of blended fertilizer and farm manure rates and their interaction. Application of 150 kg NPSB /ha rates with 6 t/ha farm yard manure resulted in the highest (2.35t/ha) marketable pod output. In conclusion, by applying 150 kg / ha of NPSB and 6 t / ha of farmyard manure, hot pepper growth, yield, and yield components can be increased.

Keywords

Blended fertilizer
Organic fertilizer
Hot pepper
Pod yield

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Comment number 1, Desalegn Negasa Soresa: Apr 25, 2023, 08:20

Why still not been peer-reviewed???

Response,
Emily Marchant :
Dec 11, 2023, 18:26

Dear author, Content on Cambridge Open Engage is not peer-reviewed before posting - the site is intended for the hosting of early or alternative research outputs, such as preprints or conference posters.