[01] Olasan Joseph Olalekan, Plant Science and Biotechnology Unit, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Makurdi, Nigeria. [02] Aguoru Celestine Uzoma, Plant Science and Biotechnology Unit, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Makurdi, Nigeria. [03] Emmanuel Simon, Plant Science and Biotechnology Unit, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Makurdi, Nigeria. [04] Ekeruo Godspower Chibuike, Plant Science and Biotechnology Unit, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Makurdi, Nigeria. [05] Teramee Kelvin Terhemba, Plant Science and Biotechnology Unit, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Makurdi, Nigeria.

The Effects of the compost of saw dust and two selected weeds (Tridax Procumbeans and Sida acuta) on growth and germination of bambara groundnut using three different varieties (bambara, bean, earth pea, Congo Goober) were investigated in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. The experimental design was facture using completely randomized (CRD). Growth parameters, germination rate and seedling vigor indices were measured Tin interaction of bambara groundnut variety with different treatments were observed in significant differences (P.30 OT) germination cannot and germination percentage was highest in bambara nut with the mixed compost of saw and weeds (SD + WCP (300g) which recorded 100% termination. The lowest germination percentage (50%) was however accorded across the three varieties of different manure application. Seedling vigor was however (27.73 ± 0.32 in bambara nut treated with NPLC (25g), Earth pea recorded lowest seedling vigor (11.10 ± 0.13) under control experiment. It was however deducted in a better germination and growth performances was recorded in the earth pea varieties treated under with NPK fertilizer followed by the combined compost of saw dust and weeds at 150g application treatment compared to the use of saw dust and weeds compost. Therefore further recommended were made that the species of wood in which dust is to be plant and weed species should be known, in order to ensure that plant and weed species with all allopathic substances are not incorporated into the soil as organic manure as this inhibit the germination of growth of the plant with the abaci saw dust and weed compost are also recommended as mulching material instead of direct organic manure.

Bambara Groundnut, Growth and Yield Parameters, Manure

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