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Effects of biochar and nps fertilizers on growth and yield of Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla L.) in north ari, south omo zone, southern Ethiopia

Simon Koroto Hantalo, Bantayehu Muluneh, Muluhabt Birhanu and Engida Micho

J. Agri. Res. Adv., 06 (02):42-52

Simon Koroto Hantalo: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Jinka University, Ethiopia

Bantayehu Muluneh: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mizan-Tepi University, Ethiopia

Muluhabt Birhanu: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mizan-Tepi University, Ethiopia

Engida Micho: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mizan-Tepi University, Ethiopia

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Article History: Received on: 19-Jan-24, Accepted on: 06-May-24, Published on: 13-May-24

Corresponding Author: Simon Koroto Hantalo

Email: korotosimon@gmail.com

Citation: Hantalo SK, Muluneh B, Birhanu M and Micho E (2024). Effects of biochar and nps fertilizers on growth and yield of Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla L.) in north ari, south omo zone, southern Ethiopia. J. Agri. Res. Adv., 06 (02):42-52


Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of biochar and NPS fertilizer on growth and yield of Swiss chard and soil properties in North Ari, Southern Ethiopia.

Materials and Methods: Field experiment was conducted to assess the effects  of biochar  (10,20 and 30 t/ha) and NPS fertilizer  rate (0, 50, 100,150 and 200 kg N ha-1 ) on growth and yield components of Swiss chard. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) of factorial arrangement with three replications where, Ford Hook Giant variety of Swiss chard was used as a test crop.

Results: Results indicated that biochar and NPS fertilizer significantly (P < 0.05) influenced days to first harvest of Swiss chard in their main effects. The interaction effects of biochar and NPS fertilizer influenced plant height, leaf number and leaf fresh weight of Swiss chard highly significantly (P < 0.01).

Conclusion: It was concluded that the tested growth, yield components and yield of Swiss chard, were significantly influenced by the main as well as the interaction effects of biochar and NPS fertilizer rates.


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