Effects of melon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus [L.] Moench) on the soil moisture and leaf water status of intercropped cassava/maize in Nigeria

A two year trial was conducted a11badan to determine the effects of okra and melon on the soil moisture and leaf water status of cassava/maize intercrops. Inclusion of melon into a cassava/maize mixture. Especially where the cassava had sparse canopy, appeared to be an effective means of conserving...

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Autores principales: Ikeorgu, J., Wahua, T., Ezumah, H.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1989
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98691
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author Ikeorgu, J.
Wahua, T.
Ezumah, H.
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Ikeorgu, J.
Wahua, T.
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description A two year trial was conducted a11badan to determine the effects of okra and melon on the soil moisture and leaf water status of cassava/maize intercrops. Inclusion of melon into a cassava/maize mixture. Especially where the cassava had sparse canopy, appeared to be an effective means of conserving soil moisture, increasing leaf water status and yield. From the diffusive resistance values of cassava in a cassava/maize! melon mix were at seven weeks after planting (WAP), there were, however, strong indications that melon might be competitive during periods of prolonged drought or low rainfall, where and when reduction in soil temperature. Soil moisture stress and a complete soil cover to cheek erosion are of great importance. Melon could be better intercrop than okra.
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spelling CGSpace986912023-06-12T16:39:33Z Effects of melon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus [L.] Moench) on the soil moisture and leaf water status of intercropped cassava/maize in Nigeria Ikeorgu, J. Wahua, T. Ezumah, H. cassava intercropping soil moisture weed control maize A two year trial was conducted a11badan to determine the effects of okra and melon on the soil moisture and leaf water status of cassava/maize intercrops. Inclusion of melon into a cassava/maize mixture. Especially where the cassava had sparse canopy, appeared to be an effective means of conserving soil moisture, increasing leaf water status and yield. From the diffusive resistance values of cassava in a cassava/maize! melon mix were at seven weeks after planting (WAP), there were, however, strong indications that melon might be competitive during periods of prolonged drought or low rainfall, where and when reduction in soil temperature. Soil moisture stress and a complete soil cover to cheek erosion are of great importance. Melon could be better intercrop than okra. 1989 2018-12-19T07:01:31Z 2018-12-19T07:01:31Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98691 en Limited Access Ikeorgu, J., Wahua, T. & Ezumah, H. (1989). Effects of melon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus [L.] Moench) on the soil moisture and leaf water status of intercropped cassava/maize in Nigeria. Tropical Agriculture, 66(1), 78-82.
spellingShingle cassava
intercropping
soil moisture
weed control
maize
Ikeorgu, J.
Wahua, T.
Ezumah, H.
Effects of melon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus [L.] Moench) on the soil moisture and leaf water status of intercropped cassava/maize in Nigeria
title Effects of melon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus [L.] Moench) on the soil moisture and leaf water status of intercropped cassava/maize in Nigeria
title_full Effects of melon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus [L.] Moench) on the soil moisture and leaf water status of intercropped cassava/maize in Nigeria
title_fullStr Effects of melon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus [L.] Moench) on the soil moisture and leaf water status of intercropped cassava/maize in Nigeria
title_full_unstemmed Effects of melon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus [L.] Moench) on the soil moisture and leaf water status of intercropped cassava/maize in Nigeria
title_short Effects of melon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus [L.] Moench) on the soil moisture and leaf water status of intercropped cassava/maize in Nigeria
title_sort effects of melon citrullus lanatus thunb and okra abelmoschus esculentus l moench on the soil moisture and leaf water status of intercropped cassava maize in nigeria
topic cassava
intercropping
soil moisture
weed control
maize
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98691
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