This research was done at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Student’s Farm, with an objective to evaluate the effects of poultry manure rates on the growth and yield of pepper (Capsicum annum) during the 2015 cropping season. Pepper (Capsicum annum), a vegetable crop which belongs to the Solanaceae family and Capsicum genus, has served many purposes over time. The yield obtained by small-scale farmers in southeastern part of the country is often very low due to various production constraints attributed to poor soil, fertility etc. The treatments used were 10 t/ha, 15 t/ha and 25 t/ha as well as control. The experiment was laid out on a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. All data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using the Genstat package at 0.05 probability level and means compared using least significant difference (LSD). The result from the experiment showed an increase in both growth and yield parameters at different manure rates. Poultry manure rate of 15 t/ha recorded the highest yields for number of leaves per plant, stem girth, plant height while the control recorded the lowest yield. The work showed that an increase in the rate of 25 t/ha did not affect yield rather there was a drop in the yield, hence it is safe to recommend 15 t/ha to farmers in this region. The application of poultry manure to the farm will result in long term nutrient availability for crops as well as increased yield. There is the therefore the need to treat the poultry manure before application to avoid disease development. The findings suggest further studies especially in other localities.
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Emeka Chibaby Chigozie, Akpan Annah Udo, Emeka Chidiebere Prince Osuji. (2023). Effect of Poultry Manure Rates on the Growth and Yield of Pepper (Capsicum annum) in Umudike. World Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 1(2), 19-23. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjast.20230102.11
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