Teff is a major staple cereal crop in Ethiopia. The need for its production as a staple food is increasing from year to year; however, its productivity is limited, amongst others, by the use of improper sowing methods and inappropriate seed rates. These effects were examined in this present study.
Row planting and optimizing seed rate should be in place to increase the productivity of the crop. A field experiment was conducted at Wolaita Sodo Agricultural College Farm, during the 2018/19 main cropping season under rain-fed condition, with the objective of evaluating the response of teff to seeding rates and sowing methods on phenology, growth, yield components and yield of teff. Factorial combinations of two sowing methods (Row and broadcast) and five seeding rates were laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Data related to phenology, growth, yield and yield attributes, were collected and analyzed using Gestate software. Plant parameters such as days to panicle emergence, lodging %, number of total and effect tillers per plant and grain yield were significantly affected by the interaction effect of sowing methods and seed rates. Plots sown with low seeding rate combined with row planting gave high grain yield. Therefore, using treatment combinations of seeding rate of 2.5 kg ha−1 together with the row planting can be advised for teff production in the study area. However, repeated experiment over different soil type, seasons and locations necessitates for conclusive recommendation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Materials and Methods
- 2.1 Description of the Study Area
- 2.2 Treatments and Experimental Design
- 2.3 Agronomic Practices
- 3.Data Collected
- 3.1 Crop phenology
- 3.2 Growth parameters
- 4. Results and Discussion
- 4.1 Days to panicle emergence
- 4.2. Days to Physiological Maturity
- 4.3. Plant Height
- 4.4. Panicle Length
- 4.5. Panicle number
- 4.6. Thousand Seed weight
- 4.7. Panicle seed weight
- 4.8. Lodging percentage
- 4.9. Number of Total and Effective Tillers per Plant
- 4.10. Grain yield
- 5.Conclusion and Recommendation
- Acknowledgments
- REFERENCES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research investigates the impact of seed rates and sowing methods on the growth, yield, and yield attributes of teff, a staple cereal crop in Ethiopia. The study aims to identify optimal combinations of seed rate and sowing methods for maximizing teff productivity under rain-fed conditions in the Wolaita Sodo area of Southern Ethiopia.
- The effect of different seeding rates on teff growth, yield, and yield attributes.
- The impact of row planting versus broadcasting on teff performance.
- The interaction effects of seeding rates and sowing methods on teff growth and yield.
- The influence of seed rate and sowing methods on teff phenology, lodging, and tillering.
- The potential for optimizing teff productivity through strategic seed rate and sowing method manipulations.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The study begins with a detailed introduction to teff, its importance in Ethiopian agriculture, and the challenges associated with its low yield, particularly due to traditional farming practices. Chapter 2 outlines the experimental design, the study area, the treatments applied, and the data collection methods. The results and discussion section (Chapter 4) analyzes the impact of different seed rates and sowing methods on various teff characteristics, including phenology, growth, and yield components. The final chapter is dedicated to concluding remarks and recommendations for future research and practice.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study revolves around the key concepts of seed rate, sowing methods, teff productivity, yield components, and the influence of these factors on the growth and development of this vital Ethiopian crop. The research focuses on assessing the effects of row planting and broadcasting methods, in conjunction with varying seed rates, on various teff traits like tillering, lodging, and overall grain yield. This research further emphasizes the importance of optimizing these crucial factors to enhance teff production in the study area and beyond.
- Citar trabajo
- Wolde Tasew (Autor), 2021, Teff in Southern Ethiopia. Effect of Seed Rates and Sowing Methods on Phenology, Growth, Yield and Yield Attributes at Wolaita Sodo, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1023746
