Title: Effects Of Intercropping Kolanut With Plantain On The Early Seedling Growth Of Kolanut For Food Security
Authors: Magbamijolo, D. O. & Emuh, F.N.
Volume: 9
Issue: 7
Pages: 222-224
Publication Date: 2025/07/28
Abstract:
The field experiment was carried out at the Teaching and Research Farm Department of Agronomy, Delta State University Asaba Campus to determine the growth response of kolanut seedlings in kolanut plantain association. Kolanut seedlings were planted in established plantain plantation and a split plot layed in a randomized complete block design. The plant height (cm), plant girth (cm), number of leaves and leaf area were measured fort right. The data collected were subjected to Analysis of variance and mean significant difference using LSD. The plantain canopy acted as shade and significantly enhanced kolanut seedlings growth. The study, thus recommend that intercropping kolanut and plantain enhanced the growth of kolanut seedlings. Therefore, more attention should be given to this system of production.