Effects of fertilizer phosphorus and poultry droppings treatments on growth and nutrient components of pepper (Capsicum annuum L)

Abstract

The effect of five phosphrous levels (0, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 125 kg/ha) and five poultry dropping (0, 100,
200, 300, 400 and 500 kg/ha) levels on the growth, growth yield, yield components, nutrients
concentration and food values of pepper (Capsicum annuum L) were observed from 2002 to 2003
raining seasons. Phosphrous levels significantly increased pepper plant height, number of leaves per
plant, number of branches per plant and leaf area up to 125 kg (p/ha) level. The phosphorus application
also significantly increased early flowering, maturity and yield (ton/ha) of the treated plants. Application
of organic waste, poultry dropping increased the growth yield and yield components of pepper
significantly more than the fertilizer phosphrous. Since poultry dropping is cheap to obtain and
enhances the pepper plant performance, it is recommended for use. C. annuun was found to contain
both the major and minor nutrient elements which can supply the body with necessary ingredients for
growth.
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