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There is no much Information on the effect of newly introduced blended NPSZn fertilizer on carrot seed production .Therefore, this study was conducted in 2019 to assess the effect of blended NPSZn fertilizer on locally used carrot varieties and to evaluate carrot varieties on seed yield of carrot at Hossana, southern Ethiopia. The experiment consisted of five levels of blended NPSZn fertilizer (0, 100, 125, 150 and 175 kg ha-1) and three carrot varieties (Haramaya I, Nantes and royal Chantenay). Randomized complete block design in factorial arrangement with three replications was used. The analysis showed that almost all parameters were significantly (P< 0.05) affected by the main effect of blended NPSZn fertilizer. The crop phenology also showed significant (P< 0.05) differences among the varieties. The highest (17.97, 23.54 and 45.38 g) seed yield from primary, secondary umbels and total yield were obtained from the carrot plant that received 175 kg ha-1 NPSZn fertilizer, respectively. Likewise, the highest seed yield per hectare (1973 kg ha-1) was recorded from the application of 175 kg blended NPSZn fertilizer, which could be recommend for carrot seed producers in the study area and similar environments.

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Micronutrients (Zn, B and Mn) Effects on Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Micronutrients deficiencies may affect fundamental physiological and biochemical processes causing hormonal imbalance hence reduction in yield. Application of microelement fertilizers increase crop yield and can enhance plants resistance to environmental stresses. To assess the role of micronutrients, field experiments were conducted at NARC Islamabad, Pakistan by using four sesame cultivars (SG-30, TS-3, TS-5 and TH-6) and four micronutrient treatments (control, Zn, B and Mn) during summer 2014 and 2015 in randomized complete block design with split plot arrangement having four replications. Results revealed significant variations for the main effects of all studied factors (cultivars, micronutrient and year). Micronutrients application significantly increased all yield attributes over control. Zn, B and Mn increased capsule length, capsule weight, capsules plant-1, seeds capsule-1, 1000 seed weight, seed yield and oil yield of sesame. Maximum mean values of capsules plant-1, seed yield and oil yield were observed for cv. SG-30, while the cv. TH-6 was lowest for these parameters. It may be concluded that micronutrient fertilizers application @ 10kg ZnSO4 ha-1, 10kg Borax ha-1 and 5kg MnSO4 ha-1 would enhance yield and yield related traits provided proper cultivar is selected.

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Applying potential foliar fertilizer for mungbean at the best time can help farmers increase their yield and, subsequently, their income. Hence, the study was conducted to determine the growth, yield, and root nodulation performance of mungbean as influenced by the time of spraying irradiated carrageenan. The study was conducted at Candon City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines from January to May 2021 employing Randomized Complete Block Design with three blocks. The experimental treatments were as follows: T0: no application (control); T1: spraying at 6 a.m.; T2: spraying at 7 a.m.; T3: spraying at 8 a.m.; T4: spraying at 3 p.m.; T5: spraying at 4 p.m.; and T6: spraying at 7 p.m. The result of the study revealed significant differences in terms of survival rate (%), but no significant differences were noted in terms of number of days to emergence, flowering, and maturity, plant height at maturity (cm), number of pods per plant, length of the pod (cm), number of seeds per pod, weight of 100 seeds (g), plant growth and vigor, nodule abundance and color, nodule position, and effective nodulation assessment. Spraying of irradiated carrageenan at 8 a.m. produced the highest seed yield per hectare (2514.00kg) however, did not vary significantly with other spraying times. It was noted that spraying irradiated carrageenan can increase the yield of mungbean by 9.95% to 28.57%. The result suggests that irradiated carrageenan can be sprayed early in the morning (6 a.m. to 8 a.m.) and late in the afternoon to early evening (3 p.m. to 7 p.m.) by the farmers in the locality. Seed inoculation should also be done by the farmers to improve the root nodulation of mungbean plants.

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HOW SALICYLIC ACID MODULATE PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, GROWTH AND YIELD OF CANOLA |  Journal of Global Agriculture and Ecology

The effects of exogenous salicylic acid (SA) on chlorophyll (Chl) content, yield, and yield components of canola throughout two growth stages were examined in this experiment. Salicylic acid was sprayed at four concentrations (0, 100, 200, and 400 M) to two canola cultivars during two different growing stages (first time; when temperature was close to 7-10°C, and second time; when temperature was near to 7-10°C at the end of winter) to improve the aforementioned qualities (Licord and RGS). When 100 M was administered during the second stage of the treatment on the Licord cultivar, the total chlorophyll content was greater. Foliar treatment of salicylic acid increased seed output in both cultivars. The Licord cultivar produced the highest plant height, seed weight, and biomass. The cultivar Licord, which was treated with 100 M salicylic acid for the first time, had the highest pod number per plant, whereas the former cultivar, which was treated with 200 M salicylic acid for the first time, had the highest seed number per pod. Salicylic treatment increased canola growth and productivity of canola seed output in both cultivars, according to the findings. Please see the link :- https://www.ikprress.org/index.php/JOGAE/article/view/2811