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Uptake and Distribution of Nutrients by Yams (Dioscorea spp.) in Western Nigeria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

G. O. Obigbesan  and
A. A. Agboola
G. O. Obigbesan
Affiliation:
Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
A. A. Agboola
Affiliation:
Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Summary

The nutrient composition of leaves and petioles of three yam species were studied at fortnightly intervals, and in the tubers when harvested at maturity. Highest concentrations of plant nutrients were recorded in D. alata, while D. cayenensis had the lowest. The lamina was more appropriate for determination of N and P contents, while the petiole was more satisfactory for K. Peak nutrient concentration occurred between late June and early July, suggesting that that was the period of maximum demand for nutrients. The dependence of yields on nutrients was demonstrated.

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Research Article
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Experimental Agriculture , Volume 14 , Issue 4 , October 1978 , pp. 349 - 355
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1978

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