Response of Amaranthus hybridus L to Sugarcane Bagasse-Based Fertilizer: A Growth and Yield Analysis

Authors

  • Inyang JO National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, Abuja; Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Calabar; Cross River State Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Calabar; Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, University Calabar, Calabar https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7774-5573
  • Osha WA Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Calabar
  • Samuel SM Cross River State Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Calabar
  • Ogbor ME Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, University Calabar, Calabar

Keywords:

Sustainable, Food, Security, Sugarcane Bagasse.

Abstract

The increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices has led to the exploration of innovative fertilizers. This study was carried out to investigate the response of Amaranthus hybridus enriched with sugarcane bagasse-based fertilizer, focusing on growth and yield analysis in Odi, Bayelsa State. The study adopted a randomized complete block design (RCBD), with three replications. Data were obtained from plant height, number of leaves, stem girth, leaf width, leaf length and weight of plant on ten (10) plants that were randomly sampled. The results obtained 49 days after planting (DAP) showed significant differences (p<0.05) in plant height (80.07 cm), leaf length (33.94 cm), leaf width (12.43 cm), stem girth (7.20 cm) and mean number of leaves (38.80), respectively, in treatment A (Organic). Similarly, plants in treatment A also recorded more weight than other treatments, with a mean weight of 5.5 kg. Based on the findings, sugarcane bagasse-based organic fertilizer is recommended for maximum growth and returns of A. hybridus in the study area. Farmers are therefore encouraged to adopt sugarcane bagasse-based fertilizer as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers.

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Published

14-08-2026

How to Cite

Inyang JO, Osha WA, Samuel SM, & Ogbor ME. (2026). Response of Amaranthus hybridus L to Sugarcane Bagasse-Based Fertilizer: A Growth and Yield Analysis. NABDA JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, 5(2), 33–40. Retrieved from https://journals.nbrda.gov.ng/njbr/article/view/211

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Special Issue 6: Proceedings of Bioresources Development Conference (BDC26) - NJBR: Agricultural Biotechnology For Sustainanble National Development

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