Productivity and yield stability in cassava (Manihot esculenta) as affected by stake weight

The influence of weight of stakes planted on subsequent cassava yields and the stability of yields was investigated in a 4-year study (1986–90) in Nigeria using two cultivars (TMS30572 and TMS91934). Harvest yields were dependent on the weight of stakes planted and an optimum weight of 875 kg/ha for...

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Published in:Journal of Agricultural Science 1994-02, Vol.122 (1), p.61-66
Main Author: Okeke, J. E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Biological and medical sciences
Cropping systems. Cultivation. Soil tillage
Crops and Soils
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General agronomy. Plant production
Tending. Growth control
Tillage. Tending. Growth control
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Summary:The influence of weight of stakes planted on subsequent cassava yields and the stability of yields was investigated in a 4-year study (1986–90) in Nigeria using two cultivars (TMS30572 and TMS91934). Harvest yields were dependent on the weight of stakes planted and an optimum weight of 875 kg/ha for both cultivars was established; which corresponds to an average stake weight of 88 g. Cultivar TMS30572 consistently outyielded TMS91934 (P
ISSN:0021-8596
1469-5146
DOI:10.1017/S0021859600065801