Determination of Optimum Rates of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization for Finger Millet (<i>Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn</i>) Production at Assosa Zone, in Benishangul – Gumuz Region of Ethiopia

Bekele Anbessa Fayisa; Getahun Dereje Welbira; Dereje Alemu Bekele

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Determination of Optimum Rates of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization for Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) Production at Assosa Zone, in Benishangul – Gumuz Region of Ethiopia

Bekele Anbessa Fayisa, Getahun Dereje Welbira, Dereje Alemu Bekele

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Abstract

Information on the response of finger millet to N and P fertilizers at the Assosa Zone is scanty. Field experiments were conducted at two locations, for two years at each location, to investigate the response of finger millet to N and P fertilization. Five levels of N (0, 23, 46, 69, 92 kg ha^–1) and four levels of P₂o₅ (0, 23, 46 and 69 kg ha^–1) were studied in factorial combinations in a randomized complete block design with triplicates. The results revealed substantial responses of finger millet to the main factors of N and P fertilization on plant height, grain and straw yield. Finger millet grain yield, straw and plant height increased significantly with increasing level of P₂o₅ (P<0.05). The effects of N by P interaction were non-significant (P ≤ 0.05) among the different yield and yield components studied. Grain yield significantly increased (P<0.01) from 1142 to 1769 kg ha⁻¹ with an increase of N level from 0 to 92 kg N ha⁻¹. No significant difference (p>0.05) were recorded among N levels of 23, 46, 69 and 92 kg N ha^-1 for grain yield. The grain yield significantly increased (p<0.01) with increasing level of phosphorous from 0 to 69 kg P₂o₅ ha^-1.However, the grain yield differences were not significant (p>0.05) among P₂o₅ level of 23, 46, and 69 kg ha^-1.The magnitude of increase in grain yield over the control due to application of 23 N and 46 kg P₂o₅ ha ^-1were 42.97% higher over the control. The partial budget analysis also indicated economic benefit for finger millet when it is fertilized with 23 N and 46 P₂o₅ kg ha^-1.

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DOI	10.11648/j.ash.20160201.11
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Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn), Fertilizers, Yield Increment

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Bekele Anbessa Fayisa, Getahun Dereje Welbira, Dereje Alemu Bekele. Determination of Optimum Rates of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization for Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) Production at Assosa Zone, in Benishangul – Gumuz Region of Ethiopia. Adv Sci Humanit. 2016;2(1):1-6. doi: 10.11648/j.ash.20160201.11

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Bekele Anbessa Fayisa

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Assosa Agricultural Research Centre, Asossa, Western Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Getahun Dereje Welbira

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Assosa Agricultural Research Centre, Asossa, Western Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Dereje Alemu Bekele

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Assosa Agricultural Research Centre, Asossa, Western Ethiopia, Ethiopia

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Bekele Anbessa Fayisa, Getahun Dereje Welbira, Dereje Alemu Bekele. Determination of Optimum Rates of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization for Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) Production at Assosa Zone, in Benishangul – Gumuz Region of Ethiopia. Adv Sci Humanit. 2016;2(1):1-6. doi: 10.11648/j.ash.20160201.11

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