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Effects of different types of organic fertilizers on growth performance, nutrients and toxicological composition of amaranthus caudatus and amaranthus cruentus

 

Table Of Contents


Chapter ONE

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background of Study
1.3 Problem Statement
1.4 Objective of Study
1.5 Limitation of Study
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of Study
1.8 Structure of the Research
1.9 Definition of Terms

Chapter TWO

2.1 Overview of Organic Fertilizers
2.2 Types of Organic Fertilizers
2.3 Nutrient Composition of Organic Fertilizers
2.4 Benefits of Organic Fertilizers
2.5 Drawbacks of Organic Fertilizers
2.6 Effects of Organic Fertilizers on Plant Growth
2.7 Role of Organic Fertilizers in Sustainable Agriculture
2.8 Comparison of Organic and Chemical Fertilizers
2.9 Studies on Organic Fertilizers
2.10 Future Trends in Organic Fertilizer Use

Chapter THREE

3.1 Research Methodology Overview
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Sampling Technique
3.4 Data Collection Methods
3.5 Data Analysis Techniques
3.6 Variables and Measures
3.7 Ethical Considerations
3.8 Research Limitations

Chapter FOUR

4.1 Analysis of Growth Performance Data
4.2 Evaluation of Nutrient Content
4.3 Toxicological Analysis Results
4.4 Comparison of Amaranthus Caudatus and Amaranthus Cruentus
4.5 Impact of Different Organic Fertilizers
4.6 Discussion on Plant Responses
4.7 Interpretation of Findings
4.8 Implications for Agriculture

Chapter FIVE

5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations for Future Research
5.4 Practical Implications
5.5 Contribution to the Field
5.6 Reflection on the Study's Objectives
5.7 Conclusion Remarks
5.8 Acknowledgments and Appreciation

Thesis Abstract

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of different types organic fertilizers on growth performance, nutrient and toxicological composition of two varieties of amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus (Samaru local variety) and Amaranthus cruentus (NH84/452)).The study consists of seven treatments which includes control (no fertilizer), poultry manure of 5 tons/ha and 10 tons/ha, sewage sludge of 5 tons/ha and 10 tons/ha, NPK compound fertilizer of 35 kg/ha and 70 kg/ha; with two varieties of amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus (Samaru local variety) and Amaranthus cruentus (NH84/452)) in factorial arrangement fitted into a randomized complete block design (RCBD) and replicated three times. Growth performance data were collected on plant height, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, leaf area and leaf area index from 2 weeks after transplanting (WAT) to 6 weeks after transplanting (WAT) using measuring tape and ruler. At 6WAT, poultry manure of 10 tons/ha recorded the highest value for all the growth parameters for both varieties except for leaf length, leaf width and leaf area of Amaranthus caudatus (Samaru local variety), where 10 tons/ha sewage sludge and 70kg/ha NPK compound fertilizer were highest. All the treatments showed increased effect on proximate composition (ash, moisture, fat, crude protein, crude fibre, available carbohydrate and energy) for the two varieties but there was no significant (p<0.05) difference except for protein which was significantly (p<0.05) highest at 9.67 ± 0.16% for the 70kg/ha NPK compound fertilizer in Amaranthus caudatus (Samaru local variety), proximate composition was determined according to A.O.A.C. (1999). Water soluble vitamins were analyzed using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) while the metals were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) For Amaranthus caudatus (Samaru local variety). β-carotene, zinc, riboflavin, iron, niacin and vitamin C levels were highest for 10 tons/ha sewage sludge, poultry manure of 10 tons/ha, NPK compound fertilizer of 70 kg/ha, poultry manure of 10 tons/ha, NPK compound fertilizer of 70 kg/ha, and 10 tons



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