Effect of phosphorus application on the performance of some cowpea lines

Field experiments were conducted for 2 yr (2014 and 2015) in Fashola, southwestern Nigeria, a low-phosphorus (P) environment (approx. 1 mg kg−1), to determine the effect of P application on nutrient uptake, growth parameters, and yield in four cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] genotypes (two low...

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Main Authors: Suzuki, K., Fatokun, C., Boukar, O.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Wiley 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118230
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description Field experiments were conducted for 2 yr (2014 and 2015) in Fashola, southwestern Nigeria, a low-phosphorus (P) environment (approx. 1 mg kg−1), to determine the effect of P application on nutrient uptake, growth parameters, and yield in four cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] genotypes (two low-P tolerant and two low P sensitive). Applications were 0 and 30 kg P ha−1 using single super phosphate broadcast on the soil surface just before planting. Phosphorus is very important for leaf and stem development in cowpea at the vegetative stage (i.e., 5 or 6 wk after seeding). This effect appeared more strongly on the genotype with a high amount of biomass (‘Iron bean’) than on genotypes with low biomass (‘IT97K-499-38’, ‘Sanzi’, and ‘TVu 7778’). However, in all tested genotypes, P application resulted in taller plants, more leaf area, and heavier shoot dry weight. Uptake of P was increased at flowering stage and at the beginning of pod formation, suggesting that P is necessary for pod formation. As proof, the seed weight per pod in both years (with the exception of ‘Iron bean’ in 2015) was significantly higher under P application. An adequate amount of P uptake can lead to high-quality seeds.
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spelling CGSpace1182302024-11-15T08:52:49Z Effect of phosphorus application on the performance of some cowpea lines Suzuki, K. Fatokun, C. Boukar, O. field experiments nutrient uptake growth cowpeas soil fertility genotypes seeds markets Field experiments were conducted for 2 yr (2014 and 2015) in Fashola, southwestern Nigeria, a low-phosphorus (P) environment (approx. 1 mg kg−1), to determine the effect of P application on nutrient uptake, growth parameters, and yield in four cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] genotypes (two low-P tolerant and two low P sensitive). Applications were 0 and 30 kg P ha−1 using single super phosphate broadcast on the soil surface just before planting. Phosphorus is very important for leaf and stem development in cowpea at the vegetative stage (i.e., 5 or 6 wk after seeding). This effect appeared more strongly on the genotype with a high amount of biomass (‘Iron bean’) than on genotypes with low biomass (‘IT97K-499-38’, ‘Sanzi’, and ‘TVu 7778’). However, in all tested genotypes, P application resulted in taller plants, more leaf area, and heavier shoot dry weight. Uptake of P was increased at flowering stage and at the beginning of pod formation, suggesting that P is necessary for pod formation. As proof, the seed weight per pod in both years (with the exception of ‘Iron bean’ in 2015) was significantly higher under P application. An adequate amount of P uptake can lead to high-quality seeds. 2022-01 2022-02-23T12:36:42Z 2022-02-23T12:36:42Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118230 en Open Access Wiley Suzuki, K., Fatokun, C. & Boukar, O. (2021). Effect of phosphorus application on the performance of some cowpea lines. Agronomy Journal, 1-12.
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nutrient uptake
growth
cowpeas
soil fertility
genotypes
seeds
markets
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Fatokun, C.
Boukar, O.
Effect of phosphorus application on the performance of some cowpea lines
title Effect of phosphorus application on the performance of some cowpea lines
title_full Effect of phosphorus application on the performance of some cowpea lines
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nutrient uptake
growth
cowpeas
soil fertility
genotypes
seeds
markets
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