EFFICIENCY OF FERMENTED SEAWEED EXTRACT AS FOLIAR FERTILIZER AT VARYING FREQUENCY AND CONCENTRATION IN PEANUT (Arachis hypogaea L.) PRODUCTION

seaweeds fermented concentration frequency of application

Authors

  • Juliet Bangi
    juliet.bangi@msumain.edu.ph
    Plant Science Department, College of Agriculture, Mindanao State University - Main Campus, Marawi City 9700, Philippines , Philippines
  • Fatima Sheirene M. Marajuli College of Agriculture, Mindanao State University - Sulu, Jolo 7400, Philippines , Philippines
January 24, 2024
April 18, 2024
Fermented seaweed extract (FSE) preparation and application in peanut plants

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Fermented seaweed extract (FSE) was used as fertilizer in peanut production at MSU Sulu –BARMM, Philippines. The experiment was set up in a 3 x 5 factorial in split-plot randomized complete block design (RCBD), with the main plot (A) as the frequency of the fertilizer applied - once a week, twice a week, and once a month while, the sub-plot (B) as the concentration at 5, 10, 15, and 20%. The application of fermented seaweed extract significantly influenced the growth parameters and yield responses in peanut production. The treatment combinations of once- and twice-a-week application of 5-10% fermented seaweed extract provided the best results in peanut growth and yield. FSE applied twice a week at 5% concentration gave the highest yield of 2.49 tons per hectare. Peanut applied with FSE once a week at a 5% concentration gave the lowest cost of expenses and the highest return on investment of 179%.

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