Correlation and Regression Analysis of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L) as Affected by Manure teas of Different Sources and Rates in the Sudano-Sahelian ecology of Nigeria

ABSTRACT

Chemical fertilizers on a regular basis cause serious environmental problems such as nutrient loss, soil deterioration, and groundwater pollution, while manure teas are water extracts from composted animal manures that can be used as organic fertilizers to improve soil fertility. This study investigated the effects of compost tea (CT) and horse manure tea (HMT) on cucumber growth and yield in both open field and net house environments. The experiment comprised of four levels of CT and HMT each (0, 100, 125, and 150 ml/L), which were factorially combined and laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. Results revealed that CT significantly (p <0.001) increased vine length, leaf area index, relative growth rate, crop growth rate, and fruit yield compared to HMT. Correlation analysis identified several growth parameters as strong indicators of potential yield, and regression analysis determined optimal application rates for CT and HMT (100-125 ml/L). The findings suggest that both CT and HMT are promising amendments for enhancing cucumber production, with CT showing superior results. Further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms and optimize application practices.

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