Papers by Robert O. Hakim
Advances in Agriculture
Conservation tillage is regarded as the best practice for crop production in drylands. However, t... more Conservation tillage is regarded as the best practice for crop production in drylands. However, their effect on the green gram (Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek) has not been much documented in ASALs of Kenya. A field study was conducted during the 2018-2019 short rains with the aim of evaluating the effect of tillage methods and mulch application on the growth and yield of two green gram varieties in Katumani and Mwea. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) with a split-slit plot arrangement and three replicates was used. The main plots were tillage methods zero tillage (ZT), furrow-ridge (FR), and conventional tillage (CT). Subplots were mulched plots with plant residue (3 t·ha−1) and plots without mulch applied (0 t·ha−1) and in the sub-subplots were two green gram varieties (N26 and KS20). Data was collected on plant height, number of primary branches, root biomass, shoot biomass, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, 1000 seed weight, grain weight (t·ha1), and harvest ...
Hindawi, 2022
Conservation tillage is regarded as the best practice for crop production in drylands. However, t... more Conservation tillage is regarded as the best practice for crop production in drylands. However, their e ect on the green gram (Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek) has not been much documented in ASALs of Kenya. A eld study was conducted during the 2018-2019 short rains with the aim of evaluating the e ect of tillage methods and mulch application on the growth and yield of two green gram varieties in Katumani and Mwea. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) with a split-slit plot arrangement and three replicates was used. e main plots were tillage methods zero tillage (ZT), furrow-ridge (FR), and conventional tillage (CT). Subplots were mulched plots with plant residue (3 t•ha −1) and plots without mulch applied (0 t•ha −1) and in the sub-subplots were two green gram varieties (N26 and KS20). Data was collected on plant height, number of primary branches, root biomass, shoot biomass, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, 1000 seed weight, grain weight (t•ha 1), and harvest index. Data was subjected to the general analysis of variance using GenStat 15 th statistical software. Mean separation was calculated using the least signi cant di erence LSD at a 5% probability level. Results showed that tillage methods and mulch application signi cantly a ected growth, yield, and yield component. Furrow-ridge recorded superior e ects ahead of zero tillage and conventional tillage. Mulch application had signi cant e ects on growth, yield, and yield component. Variety N26 under the treatment of furrow-ridge mulched with 3 t•ha − 1 had a greater number of branches, plant height, yield, and yield components in both experiment sites. e application of mulch had a positive impact on growth, yield, and yield component. Furrow-ridge and zero tillage with mulch emerged to be the most e cient techniques for better green gram yield in Katumani and Mwea. is can be recommended for increased crop production in areas that receive insu cient rainfall.
Hindawi , 2022
Conservation tillage is regarded as the best practice for crop production in drylands. However, t... more Conservation tillage is regarded as the best practice for crop production in drylands. However, their e ect on the green gram (Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek) has not been much documented in ASALs of Kenya. A eld study was conducted during the 2018-2019 short rains with the aim of evaluating the e ect of tillage methods and mulch application on the growth and yield of two green gram varieties in Katumani and Mwea. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) with a split-slit plot arrangement and three replicates was used. e main plots were tillage methods zero tillage (ZT), furrow-ridge (FR), and conventional tillage (CT). Subplots were mulched plots with plant residue (3 t•ha −1) and plots without mulch applied (0 t•ha −1) and in the sub-subplots were two green gram varieties (N26 and KS20). Data was collected on plant height, number of primary branches, root biomass, shoot biomass, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, 1000 seed weight, grain weight (t•ha 1), and harvest index. Data was subjected to the general analysis of variance using GenStat 15 th statistical software. Mean separation was calculated using the least signi cant di erence LSD at a 5% probability level. Results showed that tillage methods and mulch application signi cantly a ected growth, yield, and yield component. Furrow-ridge recorded superior e ects ahead of zero tillage and conventional tillage. Mulch application had signi cant e ects on growth, yield, and yield component. Variety N26 under the treatment of furrow-ridge mulched with 3 t•ha − 1 had a greater number of branches, plant height, yield, and yield components in both experiment sites. e application of mulch had a positive impact on growth, yield, and yield component. Furrow-ridge and zero tillage with mulch emerged to be the most e cient techniques for better green gram yield in Katumani and Mwea. is can be recommended for increased crop production in areas that receive insu cient rainfall.
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