The effect of different sowing dates on yield and yield components of Sesame (Sesame indicum L.) varieties at Gambella, south-west Ethiopia
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https://doi.org/10.48165/jefa.2024.20.1.22Keywords:
Abasena, Adi, sesame, sowing dateAbstract
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a major oil crop farmed in many parts of the world. Sesame yields are quite low due to inadequate management practices and planting after the optimal period of sowing. One of the most serious issues in global sesame production is leaf blight disease, which can arise in epidemics. Long periods of damp and humid weather promote the disease. As a result, determining the optimal planting date may aid in the resolution of these issues. A field experiment was carried out in Itang special woreda to explore the effects of different sowing dates on sesame yield and yield components, as well as to find the best yielding sesame variety. A factorial combination of four sowing dates (2nd June, 17th June, 2nd July, and 17th July) was set up in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The data analysis demonstrated a significant interaction impact (p≤0.01) between sowing dates and varieties on plant height, number of branches per plant, number of capsules per branch, number of capsules per plant, number of seeds per capsule, thousand seeds weight, and seed yield. Sowing dates had a significant impact on seed oil content, days to flowering, and days to maturity (p≤0.05). However, cultivars did not have a significant impact on these factors. The Abasena and Adi sesame cultivars produced the maximum plant heights (99.8 and 96.2 cm, respectively) during the early June sowing season. The above-mentioned varieties produced the most branches per plant (6.6 and 5.6) when planted on June 17th, respectively. The maximum number of capsules per branch (6.3 and 5.8) and capsules per plant (44.6 and 41) were observed on June 17th from the Abasena and Adi sesame varieties, respectively. According to the current findings, the largest number of seeds per capsule (62 and 51) was acquired on June 17th, while the lowest number of seeds per capsule (28 and 26) was achieved on July 17th planting. Both kinds produced their highest yields (769 and 702 kg ha-1) from June 17th planting. In conclusion, the 17th of June was the best sowing date for sesame yield and yield components in the research area. To arrive at a reliable conclusion, additional study should be conducted across multiple places and seasons.
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