Effect of fertilizers and plant age on distribution of nutrients in Nigerian cassava (Manihot esculental)

Effects of soil fertilization and plant age on the nutrient composition of various parts of Nigerian cassava cv. were studied to identify suitable index plant tissue(s), sensitive growth stage(s) and opt. nutrient conc. to develop better fertilizer practices for the crop. The 3rd month after plantin...

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Main Authors: Okeke, J.E., Kang, B., Obigbesan, G.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1982
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177157
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author Okeke, J.E.
Kang, B.
Obigbesan, G.
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description Effects of soil fertilization and plant age on the nutrient composition of various parts of Nigerian cassava cv. were studied to identify suitable index plant tissue(s), sensitive growth stage(s) and opt. nutrient conc. to develop better fertilizer practices for the crop. The 3rd month after planting was the most sensitive stage for diagnostic sampling when N status was best reflected in leaf blades and K in petioles. N and P were most concentrated in leaf blades and least in tubers. The largest tuber yields after 12 months were associated with leaf blade analyses of 5% N, 0.4% P and 2% K at 3 months after planting.
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spelling CGSpace1771572025-11-11T10:35:16Z Effect of fertilizers and plant age on distribution of nutrients in Nigerian cassava (Manihot esculental) Okeke, J.E. Kang, B. Obigbesan, G. cassava histology leaves nitrogen phosphorus potassium Effects of soil fertilization and plant age on the nutrient composition of various parts of Nigerian cassava cv. were studied to identify suitable index plant tissue(s), sensitive growth stage(s) and opt. nutrient conc. to develop better fertilizer practices for the crop. The 3rd month after planting was the most sensitive stage for diagnostic sampling when N status was best reflected in leaf blades and K in petioles. N and P were most concentrated in leaf blades and least in tubers. The largest tuber yields after 12 months were associated with leaf blade analyses of 5% N, 0.4% P and 2% K at 3 months after planting. 1982 2025-10-16T12:23:21Z 2025-10-16T12:23:21Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177157 en Limited Access application/pdf Okeke, J.E., Kang, B.T., & Obigbesan, G.O. (1982). Effects of fertilizers and plant age on distribution of nutrients in Nigerian Cassava (Manihot esculenta). Experimental Agriculture, 18(4), 403-411.
spellingShingle cassava
histology
leaves
nitrogen
phosphorus
potassium
Okeke, J.E.
Kang, B.
Obigbesan, G.
Effect of fertilizers and plant age on distribution of nutrients in Nigerian cassava (Manihot esculental)
title Effect of fertilizers and plant age on distribution of nutrients in Nigerian cassava (Manihot esculental)
title_full Effect of fertilizers and plant age on distribution of nutrients in Nigerian cassava (Manihot esculental)
title_fullStr Effect of fertilizers and plant age on distribution of nutrients in Nigerian cassava (Manihot esculental)
title_full_unstemmed Effect of fertilizers and plant age on distribution of nutrients in Nigerian cassava (Manihot esculental)
title_short Effect of fertilizers and plant age on distribution of nutrients in Nigerian cassava (Manihot esculental)
title_sort effect of fertilizers and plant age on distribution of nutrients in nigerian cassava manihot esculental
topic cassava
histology
leaves
nitrogen
phosphorus
potassium
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177157
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