Effects of Fertilizer Type and Grass Species on Agronomic Performances and Chemical Composition in Gozamin District, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia
Yibeltal Eniyew,
Berhanu Alemu,
Shashe Ayele
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
103-110
Received:
30 June 2021
Accepted:
3 September 2021
Published:
12 October 2021
Abstract: The field experiment was conducted in rainy season to evaluate the effects of fertilizer type and grass species on agronomic performances and nutritive value of grass. The study was conducted 3x4 factorial arrangements with 3 grass species (Buffel, Setaria and Desho) and 4 four fertilizer type (Ft); Ft1 (control), Ft2 (50 kg urea+60 quintal of compost/ha), Ft3 (100 kg urea/ha) and Ft4 (120 quintal of compost/ha) with 3 replications was used. The data were collected agronomic performances such as plant height, number tillers per plant, number leaves per plant, leaf length and dry matter yield (DMY). Chemical analysis was conducted for dry matter (DM %), Ash, crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF) and acid detergent lignin (ADL) was quantified. Results indicated that the agronomic performances and dry matter yield were significantly affected by fertilizer types, grass species and their interactions while interactions had no significant (P>0.05) effect on chemical analysis. Only chemical analysis no significantly (P>0.05) affected by grass species was crude protein (CP). However, fertilizer type was significantly (P<0.01) affected CP, NDF and ADL as well as ADF and Ash content (P<0.001), but non-significant (P>0.05) effect on DM %. The highest dry matter yield (DMY), crude protein (CP) and Ash content were obtained at received Ft2 (50 kg urea+ 60 quintal of compost/ha, whereas Ft1 (control) lowest in parameter. Higher NDF, ADF and ADL were recorded for unfertilized group. It could be concluded that, combined application of urea and compost showed a positive result on agronomic performance and forage quality. It could be suggested that Desho grass can be cultivated with 50 kg urea+ 60 quintal of compost/ha is important for maximize production with forage quality and sustainability of animal production in Gozamen district.
Abstract: The field experiment was conducted in rainy season to evaluate the effects of fertilizer type and grass species on agronomic performances and nutritive value of grass. The study was conducted 3x4 factorial arrangements with 3 grass species (Buffel, Setaria and Desho) and 4 four fertilizer type (Ft); Ft1 (control), Ft2 (50 kg urea+60 quintal of comp...
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Economic Evaluation of Urban Forest Tree Service Functions in Benue State Secretariat Makurdi, Benue State
Leoskali Nguuma Sambe,
Nguemo Anita Aondona,
Patrick Ejeh Egba
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2021
Pages:
111-117
Received:
21 July 2021
Accepted:
22 September 2021
Published:
24 December 2021
Abstract: This study is carried out on economic evaluation of urban forest tree service functions in Benue State Secretariat Makurdi, Benue State. The Willingness to Pay (WTP) format of contingent Valuation Method (CVM) was adopted to elicit information on monetary values for the services provided by urban trees. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 57 respondents. The respondents were randomly selected from three cadres of workers in the Benue state civil service. They were Higher, lower and middle cadres. Descriptive and statistical tools such as mean, mode, tables, frequency and percentages were used to analyse the data. Also, multiple regression analysis was used to determine socio-economic factors determining willingness to pay (WTP). A total of 56.1% of the respondents indicated willingness to pay money ranging from N50 to N500 monthly. N100 had a wider range with percentages of 57%, 14.3% and 28.6% for higher, middle and lower cadre respectively and thus represent the modal value. The overall mean of willingness to pay was found to be N624.33. The study revealed that 100% of the respondents were aware of environmental services trees provide except for pollution abatement (14.6%). The linear regression equation revealed that the age of respondents significantly influenced Willingness to Pay (WTP) in the study area at 5% level of significance. It is therefore concluded that the sampled respondents valued the environmental services of forest trees and are willing to contribute to the continuous existence of trees in the study area. Therefore, there is the need to create more awareness and educate the people to understand that forest trees are depletable renewable resources that require sound management and conservation for their sustainable utilization.
Abstract: This study is carried out on economic evaluation of urban forest tree service functions in Benue State Secretariat Makurdi, Benue State. The Willingness to Pay (WTP) format of contingent Valuation Method (CVM) was adopted to elicit information on monetary values for the services provided by urban trees. Data was collected through a structured quest...
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