Influence of Mineral Fertilization on the Capacity of Nodulation of Three Species of Legumes (Groundnut, Cowpea and Soybean)
- 1 Laboratory of Improvement of Agricultural Production, University Jean Lorougnon GUEDE, Agroforestry UFR, Daloa, Cote d’Ivoire
- 2 Laboratory of Improvement of Agricultural Production, University Jean Lorougnon GUEDE, Agroforestry UFR, Daloa, Cote d’Ivoire
- 3 Geosciences Department, University Péléforo Gbon Coulibaly, Biological SciencesUFR, Korhogo, Cote d’Ivoire
- 4 Laboratory of Improvement of Agricultural Production, University Jean Lorougnon GUEDE, Agroforestry UFR, Daloa, Cote d’Ivoire
- 5 Laboratory of Improvement of Agricultural Production, University Jean Lorougnon GUEDE, Agroforestry UFR, Daloa, Cote d’Ivoire
- 6 Laboratory of Improvement of Agricultural Production, University Jean Lorougnon GUEDE, Agroforestry UFR, Daloa, Cote d’Ivoire
Abstract
Groundnut ( Arachis hypogaea ), cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ) and soybean ( Vigna radiata ) are the main food legumes grown in Cote d ’ Ivoire and the localities of Haut-Sassandra. These legumes are highly valued for their nutritional, agronomic and economic value. Groundnut, cowpea and soybean are the main food legumes grown in Cote d ’ Ivoire and in the localities of Haut-Sassandra. On the other hand, Ivorian soils are characterized by a tendency towards acidification and a decrease in the content of nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen which have a direct impact on the products. To restore soil fertility, farmers use mineral fertilization. However, this fertilization has an influence on the nodulation of these legumes. The study took place at Jean Lorougnon University. We adopted a completely random experimental block device. The parameters measured included the number of nodules, the length and weight of the plant, the length and weight of the root system. Our results showed that mineral fertilization reduced the nodulation capacity of legumes. However, a small dose of phosphorus (<2 g) would be required for early growing legumes.
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