Plant Breeding Research Papers/Topics

Agro-morphological characterization of horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) accessions from selected agro-ecological zones in Kenya

Abstract Morphological characterization of genotypes is fundamental in providing information on their genetic status to guide on their conservation and improvement. The objective of this study was to determine agro-morphological diversity within horned melon in Kenya. The study was carried out in two seasons at the University of Embu in Kenya. The study characterized 19 horned melon accessions collected from different agro-ecological zones in Eastern, Central and Western regions in Kenya. Th...

Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativa L.) in South-South Nigeria

The experiment was conducted at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching and Research farm, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria from April to August, 2019  on  the  effects  of  organic  and  inorganic  fertilizers  on  the  growth  and yield  of  cucumber  (Cucumis  sativus  L).  The  research  was  done  in  a randomized complete block design with four treatments and replicated four times. The treatments include control (no application), NPK 15:15:15, spent mushroom ...