Evaluation of the performance of different sesame varieties under different manure types (poultry, goat, and cattle)

Author

Dowera, Timothy M.

Title

Evaluation of the performance of different sesame varieties under different manure types (poultry, goat, and cattle)

Abstract

The study investigated the effects of different manure types (poultry, goat and cattle) on the performance of two sesame varieties. The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The treatments for the experiment included poultry, goat and cattle manures. Data was collected on branching habit, chlorophyll concentration, pod number, plant height and grain weight between the two sesame varieties and among the different manure types. Variety 1(Zimbabwe Black {ZB-1}) performed better under goat manure while Variety 2 (Simsim 33) showed superior performance under goat manure as well, especially under branching habit, pod number and plant height. Moderate performances were observed from the contribution of cattle manure on both varieties. The study demonstrates the potential of organic manure amendments in enhancing sesame production and oil quality and quantity, highlighting the importance of variety-specific manure management for sustainable crop production

Date

2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Sesame Varieties

Soil fertility

Sesame production

Organic manure

Supervisor

Ms Kamota