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Effects of Fish Pond Sediment on Yield and Productivity of Two Varieties of Amaranths (Amaranthus spp.)

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  • Adepoju, Samuel Adebowale Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

    samuelaadepoju@gmail.com

  • Gbadegesin, Ibrahim Adekunle Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • Oluwanisola, Oluwaloni Peter Department of Plant Biology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • Saadu, Adama Bola Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Abstract

The rising costs of inorganic fertilizers have rendered them inaccessible to many farmers, resulting in reduced crop yields. An affordable alternative for enhancing soil fertility is the use of organic materials such as fish pond sediments. These sediments are nutrient-rich and have the potential to enhance soil quality, promote crop growth, and increase yields. This study examined the effect of fish pond sediments on the yield and productivity of two amaranth varieties. The research was conducted at the University of Ilorin Teaching and Research Farm. A 2x6 factorial experiment was employed using a Randomized Complete Block Design. The experiment included six sediment application rates: a control (no sediments) and sediment rates of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 Mg/ha, applied to two amaranth varieties (green leaf with Accession IDs NHAM 0116-1-2 and NHAM 0112-1-4). Yield and productivity parameters were assessed after 10 weeks. The findings revealed that fish pond sediment application significantly enhanced the yield of both amaranth varieties. The highest yield (51.36 Mg/ha), Chlorophyll A (1.64 mg/dm2), chlorophyll B (1.76 mg/dm2), and crude fibre content (12.18%) were recorded at the sediment application rate of 25 Mg/ha. The results demonstrate that fish pond sediments are a viable nutrient source for improving soil fertility and boosting the growth and yield of amaranths.

 

Keywords:

Amaranth Chlorophyll Crop yield Crude fibre Fish pond sediment

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Journal

Journal of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Animal Science

Volume (Issue)

2(1), (2025)

Pages

1-6

Published

06-01-2025

How to Cite

Adepoju, S. A., Gbadegesin, I. A., Oluwanisola, O. P., & Saadu, A. B. (2025). Effects of Fish Pond Sediment on Yield and Productivity of Two Varieties of Amaranths (Amaranthus spp.). Journal of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Animal Science, 2(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.69739/jaaas.v2i1.189

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