Research Details
Evaluation of Growth and Yield of Rejuvenated Telosma procumbens (Kapas-kapas) Using Different Rates of Fertilizer
Menisa Antonio, Lucricia Conchita Cocson, Lagrimas Flojo
Category
Study
Status
Completed
Duration
Jun 1, 2010 -
Dec 31, 2015
Parent Project
→ Development of Package of Technology (POT) for Telosma procumbens (Blanco) Merr. (Kapas-kapas)Related Studies
- • Evaluation of Different Levels of Indigenous Rooting Solution in Vegetative Propagation of Telosma procumbens (Kapas-kapas)
- • Evaluation of Growth and Yield Performance of Telosma procumbens (Kapas-kapas) Using Different Rates of Fertilizer
- • Growth and Yield Performance of Seed- and Vegetatively-Propagated Planting Materials of Telosma procumbens (Kapas-kapas)
- • Effect of Planting Dates Relative to Growth and Flowering in Telosma procumbens (Kapas-kapas) Production
Brief Description
Sometime in the life of a plant, it ceases to bear fruits. In the case of Telosma procumbens (Kapas-kapas), it only flowers and bear fruits during the months from May to October as has been observed when fruits were seen in market places. After fruiting, the vines start to senesce and some vines dry-up. In some plants, pruning is applied to renew growths and quality of fruits. It also minimizes or eradicates insect pests and diseases that may harbor the plant. This doog agricultural practice (GAP) was also applied to Telosma procumbens (Kapas-kapas).
Pruning. General pruning will be done during the months of January to March about 2-3 feet from the base of the plant. Old vines will be removed and burned.
Fertilizer Application. After pruning, slight cultivation will be done about 6 inches around the base of the plant and consequently fertilizer will be applied according to the treatments below:
T1 - 0-0-0 (Control)
T2 - 1 kg OF per plant
T3 - 2 kg OF per plant
T4 - 3 kg OF per plant
T5 - 4 kg OF per plant
T6 - 1 kg OF + 15 gm 46-0-0 + 15 gm 14-14-14 per plant
T7 - 1 kg OF + 15 gm 46-0-0 + 15 gm 14-14-14- per plant + 15 gm 0-0-60
Expected Output
Identified best fertilizer level in pruned Telosma procumbens (Kapas-kapas)