EFFECT OF SPACING ON GRAIN YIELD AND ABOVE GROUND BIOMASS OF COWPEA

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  • Armara Macimiliam Galwab Kenya Methodist University
  • Prof. Peter Kamau Kenya Methodist University

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https://doi.org/10.47604/ijcs.423
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of spacing on grain yield and above ground biomass of cowpea.

Methodology: A randomized complete block design was used. Field experiments were conducted. The study was conducted at Agriculture demonstration farm (Dakabaricha) and Yayo’s farm(Nagayo) and a private farm Demo farm. There were 18 treatment combinations consisting of three water harvesting techniques and two intra-row spacing.

Results:Tied ridges with cross bars at 2.5m interval with the spacing of 60 x 20cm (W3 /S1) and open ridges with a spacing of 60 x 20cm (W3/S1) recorded the highest grain yield of 1408 kg/ha and 1296 kg/ha respectively.

Unique  Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:An assessment of adaptation of more cowpea genotypes at different environments across years is recommended. The investigation provided sufficiently evidence to continue with further studies.

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Author Biographies

Armara Macimiliam Galwab, Kenya Methodist University

Masters student

Prof. Peter Kamau, Kenya Methodist University

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Published

2017-07-19

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Galwab, A. M., & Kamau, P. P. (2017). EFFECT OF SPACING ON GRAIN YIELD AND ABOVE GROUND BIOMASS OF COWPEA. International Journal of Climatic Studies, 1(1), 24–35. https://doi.org/10.47604/ijcs.423

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017)

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