Growth Performance Of Yam (Dioscorea Alata L.) Tuber Segments As Influenced By Watering Intervals
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The study aimed to determine the best planting material for tuber segments at the Clonal Nursery of the College of Forestry, Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon, from March to June 2020. It was laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD).
The results showed that the tail tuber segments had the most sprouted setts (1.83), as well as the highest percentage (28.33%). However, they sprouted later than the head and middle tuber segments (19 days), which was a big difference. Moreover, watering of tuber setts every four days significantly exhibited the highest number and percentage (30.00%) in sprouting, with the longest shoot (7.20 cm), but delayed sprouting compared to daily and every two-day watering interval. It was concluded that Watering yam segments every two days stimulates sprouting, with an average of 2.50 days after planting. Planting the tail portion of tuber segments yields the highest number and percentage of sprouted setts, but delays sprouting by 16.66 days. Watering tuber segments every four days results in the highest number and percentage of sprouted setts.
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