Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Varying Levels of Raphia hookeri on the Reproductive Indices of Male African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Broodstocks

Authors

  • Igili, M.G., Anis, H.C., Ogundare, A.O., Olawepo, K.D., Duru, P.O. (Nwosu-Ezeonye), Ohiemi, E.T., Adindu, D.C., and Paschaline, U.F. Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State; Department of Agricultural Extension, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State; Department of Agricultural Science and Technology, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State; Department of Fisheries Technology, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Moor Plantation, Apata, Ibadan, Oyo State; National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, Abuja

Keywords:

Sustainable, Food, Security, Sugarcane Bagasse.

Abstract

The increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices has led to the exploration of innovative fertilisers. This study was carried out to investigate the response of Amaranthus hybridus enriched with sugarcane bagasse-based fertiliser, focusing on growth and yield analysis in Odi, Bayelsa State. The study adopted a randomised 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 the 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 fertiliser is recommended for maximum growth and returns of A. hybridus in the study area. Farmers
are therefore encouraged to adopt sugarcane bagasse-based fertiliser as a sustainable
alternative to synthetic fertilisers.

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Published

14-08-2026

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Igili, M.G., Anis, H.C., Ogundare, A.O., Olawepo, K.D., Duru, P.O. (Nwosu-Ezeonye), Ohiemi, E.T., Adindu, D.C., and Paschaline, U.F. (2026). Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Varying Levels of Raphia hookeri on the Reproductive Indices of Male African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Broodstocks. NABDA JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, 5(3), 104–109. Retrieved from https://journals.nbrda.gov.ng/njbr/article/view/293

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): Special Issue 6: Proceedings of Bioresources Development Conference (BDC26): Bridging The Gap Between Biotechnology And Wealth Creation

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