Evaluation of Nitrogen Effects on Yield and Quality of Watermelon {Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumara & Nakai} Grown in the Coastal  Regions of Kenya

Martin Maluki; Joshua Ogweno; Robert Morwani Gesimba

doi:10.9734/IJPSS/2016/18821

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Evaluation of Nitrogen Effects on Yield and Quality of Watermelon {Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumara & Nakai} Grown in the Coastal Regions of Kenya

Martin Maluki, Joshua Ogweno, Robert Morwani Gesimba

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · pp. 1–8 · Published 24 Oct 2015

10.9734/IJPSS/2016/18821

Abstract

Field experiment was conducted in KARI, Matuga, Kwale District in the coastal region of Kenya for two seasons to test the response of ‘sugar baby’ watermelon [Citrullus lanatus [Thumb]. Mansf.] to four levels of nitrogen (0,40,80 and 120 kgN/ha). The treatments were laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Nitrogen had positive significant effect on days to flowering, sex expression ratio, number of fruits/plant, fruit weights, firmness, rind thickness, total soluble solids. Application of 80 and 120 kgN/ha increased the fruit sugar content by 23% and 28% compared with zero application. The total fruit yield was highest at 120 kgN/ha and lowest at zero application. For improved growth yield and quality of water melons in the coastal region of Kenya 120 kgN/ha was recommended.

Watermelon ‘sugar baby’ nitrogen growth yield quality

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Martin Maluki, Joshua Ogweno, Robert Morwani Gesimba (2015). Evaluation of Nitrogen Effects on Yield and Quality of Watermelon {Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumara & Nakai} Grown in the Coastal Regions of Kenya. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science , 1–8. https://doi.org/10.9734/IJPSS/2016/18821

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Martin Maluki — Department of Crops and CHS, Horticulture and Soils, Egerton University, P.O.Box 536 – 20115, Egerton, Kenya
Joshua Ogweno — Department of Crops and CHS, Horticulture and Soils, Egerton University, P.O.Box 536 – 20115, Egerton, Kenya
Robert Morwani Gesimba — Department of Crops and CHS, Horticulture and Soils, Egerton University, P.O.Box 536 – 20115, Egerton, Kenya

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