Evaluation of Different Organic Fertilizers in the Sustainable Cultive of Coriander

The excessive use of agrochemicals in agriculture has been causing irreversible environmental impacts, from this point of view, organic farming appears as an economically viable alternative to minimize these impacts. So, the objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of different types organic fertilizers in the development and production of coriander harvested at different epochs. The experiment was conducted during the period from August to October 2016, in an area of the experimental farm of University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design, in a 5 × 4 factorial scheme, consisting of five organic fertilizers and four harvesting epochs (28, 35, 42 and 49 days after planting-DAP) and five blocks. The variables stem diameter, plant height, root size, number of leaves, leaf length and productivity were evaluated. All the analyzed variables responded significantly by the F test, either for the qualitative factor, fertilizer sources, or the quantitative, epochs of evaluation. Regarding the cultivation epochs, when the first evaluation period (28 DAP) was compared with the last (49 DAP), it was verified that the variables presented linear responses over time, with increases of 34.4% for height , 29.5% for stem diameter, 37.07% for root length and 64.44% for production. In relation to the fertilizer sources, in general, the cattle manure provided a greater growth and production of the coriander plants, being therefore the most suitable for the cultivation.

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Growth Performance of Lettuce Using Fermented Products as Organic Fertilizers

Aloha International Journal of Multidisciplinary Advancement (AIJMU) ◽

10.33846/aijmu10303 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 65

Author(s):

Kareen Lynn E. Negado

Keyword(s):

Growth Performance ◽

Block Design ◽

Organic Fertilizers ◽

Control Groups ◽

Lettuce Seeds ◽

Randomized Complete Block Design ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

The Mean ◽

And Control ◽

Fermented Products

This study evaluates the growth performance of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) utilizing various fermented products as organic fertilizers. Growth performance is determined through the plant’s weight and leaves and significant differences in growth among various treatments: (a) fish trash, (b) scrap seaweeds, (c) kangkong, and control groups urea (positive) and water (negative) was also determined. Kangkong leaves are fermented for 10 days, fish trash for 14 days and 1 month for seaweeds. Lettuce seeds are sown before transplanting (15 days after germination) into pots and placed in raised beds. Randomized complete block design is utilized in the experiment. Growth performance is measured through the number of leaves 10, 20, and 30 days after transplant and mass of plant upon harvest. After 30 days, the lettuce was harvested. Based on the findings, the soil and fermented products are acidic and the needed organic matter for optimum growth of lettuce are not sufficient as well as some nutrients of the fermented products. Among the organic fertilizers, kangkong at 30 ml performs best in terms of the growth performance of lettuce. Urea performs best in terms of the mass upon harvest. Significant differences exist in the mean number of leaves of lettuce treated with various amounts of organic fertilizers with the plants that receive urea. Lettuce produce more number of leaves and with the highest mass upon harvest when treated with urea compared with organic fertilizers applied after 30 days from transplant. Keywords: fermented kangkong; fish trash; growth performance; lettuce; scrap seaweeds

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Line×tester analysis in lilium×formolongi: identification of superior parents for growth and flowering traits

SAARC Journal of Agriculture ◽

10.3329/sja.v17i1.42770 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 175-187

Author(s):

R Rai ◽

J Shrestha ◽

JH Kim

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Gene Action ◽

Block Design ◽

Leaf Length ◽

Stem Diameter ◽

Leaf Width ◽

Days To Flowering ◽

Flower Diameter ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Almost All

An experiment was carried out using eight double cross F1s (DCF1s) as lines and two testers to obtain sixteen Line ×Tester hybrids for the evaluation of major growth and flowering traits thereby to understand the breeding potentiality of the parental lines. The performance of growth and flowering traits of all twenty-six genotypes were evaluated in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed all the genotypes were significantly different for all agro-morphological traits under study. The estimated general combining ability (GCA) effects showed that parent 5(P5), were superior for plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, leaf length, days to flowering and attitude of floral axis followed by parent 2(P2) for leaf length, leaf width, days to flowering and attitude of floral axis and parent7 (P7) for number of flower, flower diameter, bud length and attitude for floral axis. Likewise; tester 1 found to be best combiner with significant GCA effect for almost all growth and flowering traits (except number of leaves). The plant height, leaf width, number of flower and attitude of floral axis showed prevailing additive gene action while stem diameter, number of leaves, leaf length, days to flowering, flower diameter and bud length indicated predominance of dominance gene action. We can conclude that parent P5, parent P2 and parent P7 can be used as good mother lines and the tester 1, as good donor for the seed production. SAARC J. Agri., 17(1): 175-187 (2019)

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Effects Of Various Planting Media And Liquid Organic Fertilizer (Poc) On The Growth Of Robusta Coffee Seeds (Coffea Robusta L.)

Agrifarm : Jurnal Ilmu Pertanian ◽

10.24903/ajip.v9i2.978 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 22-25

Author(s):

Mahdalena ◽

Anis Munandar

Keyword(s):

Block Design ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Stem Diameter ◽

Organic Fertilizers ◽

Rice Husks ◽

Growing Media ◽

Robusta Coffee ◽

Best Response ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Coffea Robusta

The effects of various growing media and liquid organic fertilizers on the growth of robusta coffee (Coffea robusta L.) seedlings. The research was conducted for 12 weeks (3 months) from March to June 2020. The research was conducted at the Agrotechnology Experimental Garden, Widya Gama Mahakam University, Samarinda. This study aims to determine: 1. The right planting media for the growth of robusta coffee (Coffea robusta L.) seedlings 2. Liquid organic fertilizer (POC) is appropriate for the growth of robusta coffee plant seedlings (Coffea robusta L.). 3. The interaction between planting media and liquid organic fertilizer (POC) on the growth of robusta coffee (Coffea robusta L.) seedlings. This study used a factorial randomized block design (RBD) with 2 factors and repeated 3 times. The first factor is the Planting Media (M) which consists of 4 levels, namely, M1 = Soil, M2 = Soil + Rice Husk (2: 1), M3 = Soil + Sawdust (2: 1), M4 = Soil + Coconut Coir ( 2: 1). The second factor is Liquid Organic Fertilizer (P) consisting of 3 levels, namely: P0 = Topsoil (control), P1 = POC 50% Fragrant Lemongrass Tofu Wastewater (ALTSW) (500 ml ALTSW + 500 ml water), P2 = POC Extract Gamal leaf (EDG) (500 ml EDG + 500 ml water). Based on the research results, the following conclusions can be drawn: 1. There is a significant effect of the application of growing media on the increase in height, stem diameter, and the number of leaves. Soil media with rice husks gave the best response to the growth of robusta coffee (Coffea robusta L.) seedlings. 2. There was a significant effect of POC application on height increase, stem diameter, and the number of leaves. The liquid organic fertilizer of Gamal leaves gave the best response to the growth of robusta coffee (Coffea robusta L.) seedlings. 3. There is a media interaction with liquid organic fertilizer (POC) which has a significant effect on the increase in height, stem diameter, and number. The combination of soil growing media treatment with rice husks and Gamal leaf POC gave the best response to the growth of robusta coffee (Coffea robusta L.) seedlings. The expected output is to provide information about the best planting media for the growth of Robusta coffee seeds for the community. Providing information about the best liquid organic fertilizers for the growth of Robusta coffee seeds for the community. Keyword : Gamal Leaves, Tofu Dregs Waste, Wood Powder

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Effect of Pre-germination seed treatments on germination of seeds and initial growth of Mango (Mangifera indica L)

Ghana Journal of Science, Technology and Development ◽

10.47881/169.967x ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 60-67

Author(s):

Sumaila SHU-AIB JAKPA ◽

George NYARKO ◽

Kodzo Hamenya KEGLO

Keyword(s):

Mangifera Indica ◽

Block Design ◽

Germination Percentage ◽

Leaf Length ◽

Stem Diameter ◽

Initial Growth ◽

Seed Treatments ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Seed Coats ◽

Better Than

An experiment was conducted to find out the effects of some pre-germination seed treatments on germination of mango (Mangifera indica L.) seeds and initial growth of mango. Seeds obtained from a local mango variety at Nyankpala were sown in polyethylene bags filled with topsoil for the experiment. The four treatments used were; seeds sown without seed coats (SW), seeds without seed coats soaked in cool water of 5ºC for 12 hours before sowing (SSC), seeds without seed coats soaked in warm water of 15ºC for one minute before sowing (SSW) and seeds with seed coats sown to serve as the control (SC). Randomized Complete Block Design was used and each treatment was replicated three times. The parameters measured were germination percentage, height of seedlings, leaf length of seedlings, number of leaves and stem diameter of seedlings. Data obtained were analyzed using Analysis of Variance and the differences were determined by using Tukey-Kramer multiple comparison test. All the treated seeds recorded more than 80% of germination three weeks after sowing, with SSW recording the highest value of 91%. In general, the treated seeds performed significantly (p < 0.05) better than the control for the parameters studied. SSW is recommended for adoption since it performed optimally better than the other treatments in terms of number of leaves (7.67), leaf length (14.71 cm), leaf width (4.41 cm), stem diameter (1.82 cm) and plant height 20.86 cm).

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PENGARUH POPULASI DAN PEMBERIAN PUPUK BIO SLURRY KOTORAN SAPI PADA PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN OKRA (Abelmoschus Esculentu L. Moench)

VIABEL Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu-Ilmu Pertanian ◽

10.35457/viabel.v13i1.700 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 45-56

Author(s):

Adi Taufiq Nurrohman

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Block Design ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Stem Diameter ◽

Organic Fertilizers ◽

Quality Data ◽

Plant Spacing ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Affected Plant ◽

Number Of Leaves

This study aims to 1) To determine the interaction of organic fertilizers and plant spacing on the growth and production of okra plants. 2) To determine the best dose of organic fertilizer on the growth and production of okra plants. 3) To determine the appropriate planting spacing for the growth and production of okra plants. This research was conducted using factorial randomized block design (RBD) with 2 factors, the first factor was plant spacing (A) consisting of 3 levels, namely: 60x40 cm (A1), 60x50 cm (A2), 60x60 cm (A3) . The second factor was the dose of organic fertilizer (J) which consists of 3 levels, namely 5 tons / ha-1 (J1), 10 tons ha-1 (J2), 15 kg ha-1 (J3). The variables observed included plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, total pods, total pod weight and pod quality. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) level of 5% and further testing with Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results showed that: There was no significant interaction between organic fertilizer dosage and plant spacing on the growth and production of okra plants. Dosage treatment of organic fertilizer Bio slurry 15 Ton ha-1 (A3) significantly affected plant height, stem diameter, the highest plant height of 55.6411, 72.5322 and 77.0889 at the age of 6.7 and 8 MST. The highest stem diameter is 0.8689, 1.7844, 2.1289, 2, 0789 at the age of 3,6,7 and 8 MST. the best number of leaves is 27,706 age 8 MST. The treatment of plant spacing of 60x40 cm (A1) had a significant effect on the total number of pods and total pod weight, the total number of pods was 23.8569 and the total pod weight was 275.85 g in all harvests

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PENGAPLIKASIAN RADIASI ELEKTROMAGNETIK TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN VEGETATIF TANAMAN CABAI MERAH (Capsicum Annum L.)

J-PEN Borneo : Jurnal Ilmu Pertanian ◽

10.35334/jpen.v2i2.1509 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Bagus Santoso ◽

Amarullah Amarullah ◽

Dwi Santoso

Keyword(s):

Electromagnetic Radiation ◽

Plant Height ◽

Block Design ◽

Leaf Length ◽

Stem Diameter ◽

Capsicum Annum ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Screen House ◽

Number Of Branches

ABSTRACT Chili Plants (Capsicum annum L.) originating from the tropics and subtropicsAmericas, especially Colombia, South America, and continue to spread to Latin America. Evidence of chili cultivation was first discovered in Peru's historical siteand leftover seeds that are more than 5000 years old BC in a cave in Tehuacan, Mexico. The spread of chili to the whole world including countries in Asia, like Indonesia carried out by Spanish and Portuguese traders. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of electromagnetic radiation on the growth and yield of red chilies in the city of Tarakan.This research was conducted from September 2018 to January 2019, at the screen house of the Faculty of Agriculture, Borneo Tarakan University. This study was prepared using factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 5 treatments repeated 5 times. The factors studied were large electromagnetic radiation 56 microtesla with exposure time (P0) 0 minutes, (P1) 20 minutes, (P2) 40 minutes, (P3) 60 minutes, (P4) 80 minutes. Observation parameters; plant height, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, stem diameter and number of branches. Analysis of variance using variance ANOVA with a confidence level of 95% and if it is significantly different it will be continued with DMRT further testing.The results of the study show that: 1) Observation parameters that showed statistically significant differences were parameters of plant height, number of branches and number of leaves while parameters that did not show different results were parameters of leaf length, leaf width and stem diameter., 2) The best treatment for each observation parameter is P2 treatment (exposure to electromagnetic radiation for 40 minutes), and the lowest treatment is treatment P0 (without exposure to electromagnetic radiation). Suggestions from this study should be carried out further research on the use of electromagnetic radiation in the vegetative phase until the results of red chili plants (Capsicum annum L.)Keywords: chili, electromagnetics radiation, Randomized Block Design ABSTRAK Tanaman cabai (Capsicum annum L.) berasal dari dunia tropika dan subtropika Benua Amerika, khususnya Colombia, Amerika Selatan, dan terus menyebar ke Amerika Latin. Bukti budidaya cabai pertama kali ditemukan dalam tapak galian sejarah Peru dan sisaan biji yang telah berumur lebih dari 5000 tahun SM di dalam gua di Tehuacan, Meksiko. Penyebaran cabai ke seluruh dunia termasuk negara-negara di Asia, seperti Indonesia dilakukan oleh pedagang Spanyol dan Portugis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh radiasi elektromagnetik terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman cabai merah di kota Tarakan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada tahun 2018, di screen house Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Borneo Tarakan. Penelitian ini disusun dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) faktorial dengan 5 perlakuan diulang sebanyak 5 kali. Faktor yang diteliti yaitu besar radiasi elektromagnetik 56 mikrotesla dengan lama pemaparan (P0) 0 menit, (P1) 20 menit, (P2) 40 menit, (P3) 60 menit, (P4) 80 menit. Parameter pengamatan; tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, panjang daun, lebar daun, diameter batang dan jumlah cabang. Analisis ragam menggunakan sidik ragam Anova dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95% dan apabila berbeda nyata maka akan dilanjut dengan uji lanjut DMRT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Parameter pengamatan yang menunjukkan hasil berbeda nyata secara statistik adalah parameter tinggi tanaman, jumlah cabang dan jumlah daun sedangkan parameter yang tidak menunjukkan hasil yang berbeda nayata adalah parameter panjang daun, lebar daun dan diameter batang, 2) Perlakuan terbaik untuk setiap parameter pengamatan adalah perlakuan P2 (pemaparan radiasi elektromagnetik selama 40 menit), dan perlakuan terendah adalah perlakuan P0 (tanpa pemaparan radiasi elektromagnetik). Saran dari penelitian ini sebaiknya dilakukan penelitian lanjutan mengenai penggunaan radiasi elektromagnetik pada fase vegetatif sampai hasil tanaman cabai merah (Capsicum annum L.)Kata kunci : cabai merah, radiasi elektromagnetik, Rancangan Acak Kelompok

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Effects of Different Types of Organic Fertilizers on the Nutrients and Anti Nutrients Composition of Amaranthus caudatus and Amaranthus cruentus

Asian Research Journal of Agriculture ◽

10.9734/arja/2019/v11i130047 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Kahu Jerry Chechet ◽

Umeh Chisom Charles

Keyword(s):

Sewage Sludge ◽

Block Design ◽

Poultry Manure ◽

Organic Fertilizers ◽

Amaranthus Cruentus ◽

Amaranthus Caudatus ◽

Local Variety ◽

Compound Fertilizer ◽

Randomized Complete Block Design ◽

Different Types

Aims: To evaluate the effect of different types of organic fertilizers on the nutrients and anti nutrients composition of Amaranthus caudatus (Samaru local variety) and Amaranthus cruentus (NH84/452). Study Design: A randomized complete block design (RCBD) was used for the experiment. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was carried out in the nursery of a homestead garden at No 20, Isaiah Balat Street, Sabo GRA, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Methodology: The study consists of seven treatments which includes control (no fertilizer), 5 t ha-1 and 10 t ha-1 poultry manure, 5 t ha-1 and 10 t ha-1 sewage sludge, 35 kg ha-1 and 70 kg ha-1 NPK compound fertilizer and also with two varieties; Amaranthus caudatus (Samaru local variety) and Amaranthus cruentus (NH84/452) with factorial arrangement in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) and replicated three times. At maturity, the leaves were harvested and prepared for laboratory analysis for both nutrients and anti-nutrient composition. Proximate composition was determined according to A.O.A.C protocol. Water soluble vitamins were analyzed using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) while the metals were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). Results: The ash, moisture, fat, protein, fibre, carbohydrate and energy of the two varieties were found in the range of 2.58 - 3.06%, 78.78 - 80.69%, 1.04 - 1.49%, 7.49 - 9.67%, 2.41 - 3.29%, 3.02 - 6.46% and 54.72 - 61.52 Kcal/100 g respectively. The micronutrients including β-carotene, vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, iron and zinc were found in the range of 4.79 - 6.68, 14.37 - 40.36, 5.97 - 22.15, 8.37 - 27.99, 10.03 - 13.40 and 5.11 – 941 mg/100 g respectively. The anti-nutrients; tannins, phytate, saponins and oxalate were in the range of 0.33 - 0.69, 0.40 - 0.94, 1.29 - 2.30 and 0.53 - 1.01% respectively Conclusion: Poultry manure provided higher nutrients on the two varieties of Amaranth when compared with sewage sludge and NPK compound fertilizer. While sewage sludge resulted in the plants having higher anti-nutrients. The application of poultry manures at 10 tons/ha is therefore recommended for farmers to use to obtain more nutritious amaranth.

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PHYSICAL PROTECTOR IN DIRECT SOWING OF BARU INFLUENCING IN THE INITIAL GROWTH OF THE SEEDLINGS

JOURNAL OF NEOTROPICAL AGRICULTURE ◽

10.32404/rean.v5i4.2726 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 20-25

Author(s):

Rogério Costa da Silva ◽

Ana Paula Leite de Lima ◽

Sebastião Ferreira de Lima ◽

Guilherme Marchesini Trevizani ◽

João Batista Leite Junior

Keyword(s):

Seedling Survival ◽

Block Design ◽

Seedling Emergence ◽

Soil Surface ◽

Stem Diameter ◽

Initial Growth ◽

Randomized Complete Block Design ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Direct Sowing

The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of using physical protectors on the emergence and initial growth of Baru seedlings in a direct sowing system. The experiment was installed in a randomized complete block design, testing the use of physical protectors (no protection, P0; plastic cup (500 mL) without the bottom, P1; laminated wood, P2), with 12 repetitions. Weekly soil temperature monitoring was carried out in the morning and in the afternoon in the period between 14 and 56 days after sowing (DAS). Daily emergence follow-up was also performed, and the stem diameter, total height and number of leaves were measured at 81 DAS. The use of physical protectors in the direct seeding of Baru interfered in the soil surface temperature on the sowing point, on the seedling emergence speed index, seedling survival, stem diameter and seedling height. Implementing protectors slowed the seedling emergence speed, however it provided higher percentages of emergence, survival and greater growth in diameter and height.

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Response of Tuberose to Integrated Nutrient Management

Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources ◽

10.3329/jesnr.v4i2.10135 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 55-59

Author(s):

AKMR Kabir ◽

MH Iman ◽

MMA Mondal ◽

S Chowdhury

Keyword(s):

Nutrient Management ◽

Block Design ◽

Poultry Litter ◽

Leaf Length ◽

Organic Fertilizers ◽

Production Plant ◽

Chemical Fertilizers ◽

Flower Yield ◽

Randomized Complete Block Design ◽

Different Sources

A field experiment was conducted at the farmer’s field of Sutiakhali, Mymensingh Sadar Upazilla, Mymensingh, during the period from April, 2009 to March, 2010 to investigate the effect of organic fertilizers along with half chemical fertilizers on the growth, bulb and flower yield of tuberose cv. single. The experiment consisted of four different sources of fertilizers viz., (i) recommended chemical fertilizers @ 400, 300, 300 and 100 kg ha-1 of urea, TSP, MP and gypsum, respectively; (ii) vermicompost @ 5 t ha-1 along with half of chemical fertilizers; (iii) poultry litter @ 20 t ha-1 along with half of chemical fertilizers and (iv) cowdung @ 20 t ha-1 along with half of chemical fertilizers. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Results revealed that plant height, leaf number plant-1, leaf length and breadth and number of side shoots plant-1, bulb production plant-1, bulb length, bulb diameter and bulb yield both per plant and per hectare, rachis length, spike length and diameter, number of florets spike-1 and flower yield both per spike and per hectare were greater in organic fertilizers along with half chemical fertilizers than absolute use of chemical fertilizers. The highest bulb and flower yield both per plant and per hectare were recorded in poultry manures followed by cowdung. The bulb and flower yields were higher in poultry manures might be due to increased side shoots number, bulb size and flowers plant-1. In contrast, the lowest bulb and flower yields were recorded in chemical fertilizers due to production of fewer side bulb and flowers plant-1.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v4i2.10135J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 4(2): 55-59, 2011

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Performance of Eight Varieties of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Cultivated under Open Field in Tunisia

Notulae Scientia Biologicae ◽

10.15835/nsb629287 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 220-224 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ali ABDELKADER ABOU AZOOM ◽

Kaouther ZHANI ◽

Chérif HANNACHI

Keyword(s):

Field Experiment ◽

Block Design ◽

Morphological Characteristics ◽

Leaf Length ◽

Research Station ◽

Regular Variety ◽

Minimum Data ◽

Randomized Complete Block Design ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Red Variety

A field experiment was conducted from September 2010 to July 2011 at Research Station Farm of Higher Institute of Agronomy, Chott Mariem, Sousse (Tunisia) in order to evaluate the performance of seven onion varieties: ‘GIZA 6’, ‘Red Amposta’, ‘Z6’, ‘Morada de Amposta’, ‘Yellow Dessex’, ‘Early Yellow Texas Grano 502’ and ‘Keep Red’ against the commonly grown variety ‘Blanc Hâtif de Paris’ under field conditions. The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Results obtained showed that onion varieties were significantly different when it comes to the plant and bulb morphological characteristics. Variety ‘Morada de Amposta’ recorded the highest leaf length (68.06 cm), pseudostem diameter (8.63 cm), number of leaves (8.71), plant height (76.95 cm), in addition to the greatest yields (32.88 t/ha) which were significantly (p≤0.05) increased by respectively 66.2, 88.8, 2.1, 61.2, 63, 27.9 and 28.4% compared to those obtained from the regular variety ‘Blanc Hâtif de Paris’. Variety ‘Blanc Hâtif de Paris’ was the earliest to maturity and recorded the most preferment bulb weight (155.02 g) and diameter (8.21 cm). ‘Keep Red’ variety had the highest height of the bulb (7.19 cm). Variety ‘Z6’ recorded the minimum data in all measured parameters.

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