POD YIELD ESTIMATION OF CAMEL'S FOOT Piliostigma reticulatum (Hochst) IN THE FALLOW AREAS OF KEBBI STATE

Authors

  • M. A. MUFTAU Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria
  • B. S. MALAMI Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria
  • S. A. MAIGANDI Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria
  • H. A. GWANDU Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7965

Keywords:

Pod yield estimation, Camel's foot, Fallow areas

Abstract

The study was conducted to estimate the pods yield of Piliostigma reticulatum in the fallow areas of Kebbi State. Physical parameters of selected trees were measured in 50mx50m and the pods harvested at maturity, dried and weighted. All the parameters measured were significantly (P<0.05) different among the areas. The highest plant height and crown diameter were recorded in Dalijan (6.02m) and Andrail (5.94m) areas, while the lowest plant height and crown were recorded in Shiko areas with 3.41m and 4.32m respectively. The highest and the least pod weights were recorded in Giron Masa (4.01kg) and Dalijan (1.16kg) areas. The result of regression analysis reveals a positive correlation between the pod weights, crown diameter and the plant heights.

Author Biographies

  • M. A. MUFTAU, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria

    Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture

  • B. S. MALAMI, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria

    Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture

  • S. A. MAIGANDI, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria

    Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture

  • H. A. GWANDU, Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria

    Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture

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Published

2024-07-30

Issue

2017: NSAP 2017 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

POD YIELD ESTIMATION OF CAMEL’S FOOT Piliostigma reticulatum (Hochst) IN THE FALLOW AREAS OF KEBBI STATE. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1004-1007. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7965