Evaluation of organo-mineral fertilizer on the growth and mineral composition of tomato

  • P. O. Akintokun Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
  • E. Ezaka Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State,Nigeria.
  • M. O. Atayese Federal University of Agriculture,Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
  • F. A. Sowemimo Federal University of Agriculture,Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Keywords: Organo-mineral fertilizer, growth, mineral composition, tomato

Abstract

Tomato is one of the most important vegetable consumed worldwide. It contributes greatly to a healthy and well balanced diet. The aim of this trial was to evaluate the effects of organo-mineral fertilizer on the growth and mineral composition of tomato (Roma VF). The treatments were three levels of organomineral fertilizer at the rates of (0, 2.5, 5t/ha). The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) replicated three times. The results showed no significant difference in the plant height and number of leaf at different concentrations of organo-mineral fertilizers. Similar trend was observed in yield except in the number of fruits and flower that were significantly difference at different rates of organo-minerals. Proximate analysis of the tomato from treated and  untreated soil was also not significantly different (P>0.05). The result of this study has shown that the organo-mineral has little effect on the growth and nutritional value of tomato.

Author Biographies

P. O. Akintokun, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production

E. Ezaka, Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State,Nigeria.

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training 

M. O. Atayese, Federal University of Agriculture,Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production

F. A. Sowemimo, Federal University of Agriculture,Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology Sowemimo, F.A.

Published
2019-07-14
Section
Articles