The Growth of Launaea taraxacifolia (Asteraceae) and its Response to Shading
Some baseline information on the growth of Launacea taraxacifolia (Wild) Amin Ex. C. Jeffrey was gathered. Rhizomes sprouted within 10 days. The sprouted rosettes bolts in about 56 Days After Planting (DAP) and seeds are formed in about 70 - 75 DAP. There was only 17% branching in the shoot. Num...
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| description | Some baseline information on the growth of Launacea taraxacifolia (Wild) Amin Ex. C. Jeffrey was gathered. Rhizomes sprouted within 10 days. The sprouted rosettes bolts in about 56 Days After Planting (DAP) and seeds are formed in about 70 - 75 DAP. There was only 17% branching in the shoot. Number of flowering branches and number of buds on each flowering branch among other reproductive parameters were observed. Differences were observed in the habit and growth of L. taraxacifolia grown in the open and under shade. All growth parameters, except plant height, were significantly reduced by shading (although this was reversed during the flowering stage). Plants in the shade did not flower at all. Nutritionally, L. taraxacifolia was observed to be a good source of mineral elements like Phosphorus and Iron. It also contains some protein. The best time for the harvest appears to be between the 6th and 8th weeks after planting. |
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| spelling | oai:ir.oauife.edu.ng:123456789-34052023-05-13T11:08:40Z The Growth of Launaea taraxacifolia (Asteraceae) and its Response to Shading Sakpere, A. M. A. Aremu, O. A. Launaea taraxacifolia Shade Rhizomes Growth Asteraceae Vegetable Some baseline information on the growth of Launacea taraxacifolia (Wild) Amin Ex. C. Jeffrey was gathered. Rhizomes sprouted within 10 days. The sprouted rosettes bolts in about 56 Days After Planting (DAP) and seeds are formed in about 70 - 75 DAP. There was only 17% branching in the shoot. Number of flowering branches and number of buds on each flowering branch among other reproductive parameters were observed. Differences were observed in the habit and growth of L. taraxacifolia grown in the open and under shade. All growth parameters, except plant height, were significantly reduced by shading (although this was reversed during the flowering stage). Plants in the shade did not flower at all. Nutritionally, L. taraxacifolia was observed to be a good source of mineral elements like Phosphorus and Iron. It also contains some protein. The best time for the harvest appears to be between the 6th and 8th weeks after planting. 2014-10-13T10:02:31Z 2018-10-29T11:04:49Z 2014-10-13T10:02:31Z 2018-10-29T11:04:49Z 2008 Article Sakpere, A. M. A. and Aremu, O. A. (2008). The Growth of Launaea taraxacifolia (Asteraceae) and its Response to Shading. Research Journal of Botany, 3(2). http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/3405 en PDF application/pdf Nigeria |
| spellingShingle | Launaea taraxacifolia Shade Rhizomes Growth Asteraceae Vegetable Sakpere, A. M. A. Aremu, O. A. The Growth of Launaea taraxacifolia (Asteraceae) and its Response to Shading |
| title | The Growth of Launaea taraxacifolia (Asteraceae) and its Response to Shading |
| title_full | The Growth of Launaea taraxacifolia (Asteraceae) and its Response to Shading |
| title_fullStr | The Growth of Launaea taraxacifolia (Asteraceae) and its Response to Shading |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Growth of Launaea taraxacifolia (Asteraceae) and its Response to Shading |
| title_short | The Growth of Launaea taraxacifolia (Asteraceae) and its Response to Shading |
| title_sort | growth of launaea taraxacifolia asteraceae and its response to shading |
| topic | Launaea taraxacifolia Shade Rhizomes Growth Asteraceae Vegetable |
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