Effect of varying rates of Palm Bunch Ash on maize yield in a rainforest zone of Nigeria

Abstract

Field experiment was conducted to determine the effect of varying rates of palm bunch ash on the grain yield of maize (Zea mays). The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four treatments replicated three times. The treatments were 0, 100, 200 and 300kg Palm bunch ash/ha. Data collected were fresh ear weight, seed weight and 1000 seed weight. Analysis of variance was performed on the results and means were separated by Least Significant Difference. Findings showed that application of palm bunch ash positively influenced fresh ear weight, seed weight and 100 seed weight.

International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Vol. 7(2) 2006: 119-124