Effect of pineapple waste biochar and compost application on the growth and yield of pineapple varieties in Ghana

IntroductionBiochar is one of the commonly used soil amendments for sustainable agriculture. The effect of biochar on crop yields depends on the quality of the biochar, which is influenced by feedstock type and pyrolysis conditions. Sole application of pineapple waste biochar and compost, and their...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel Hanyabui, Kwame Agyei Frimpong, Festus Annor-Frempong, Kofi Atiah
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fagro.2024.1331377/full
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author Emmanuel Hanyabui
Kwame Agyei Frimpong
Festus Annor-Frempong
Kofi Atiah
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Kofi Atiah
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description IntroductionBiochar is one of the commonly used soil amendments for sustainable agriculture. The effect of biochar on crop yields depends on the quality of the biochar, which is influenced by feedstock type and pyrolysis conditions. Sole application of pineapple waste biochar and compost, and their combination has not been rigorously investigated. In this study, we investigated the effects of pineapple waste biochar and compost applied solely or in combination on growth and yield of pineapple on a coastal savanna Acrisol in Ghana.MethodsThe split-plot design with three replications was used, with pineapple varieties as the main plot and fertilizer application rates as the sub-plots.Results and discussionThe results showed that sole application of biochar and compost or their combination as a soil amendment increased pineapple growth and yield as compared to the unamended soil. Biochar applied in combination with compost/or inorganic NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) fertilizer significantly increased plant height and the number of leaves of pineapple plant, which resulted in improved fruits yield of the three (sugar loaf, MD2 and smooth cayenne) pineapple varieties at maturity over control, sole application of biochar, compost and inorganic NPK fertilizer. The Smooth cayenne variety outperformed MD2 and Sugar loaf variety.ConclusionIn conclusion, the results revealed that biochar applied solely or in addition to compost or inorganic NPK fertilizer has the capability to enhance soil quality and improve pineapple yield. Application of biochar in combination with compost/or inorganic NPK improves pineapple growth and yield.
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spelling doaj.art-a31eef6498a040edac26a28cc24379a12024-02-19T10:38:21ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Agronomy2673-32182024-02-01610.3389/fagro.2024.13313771331377Effect of pineapple waste biochar and compost application on the growth and yield of pineapple varieties in GhanaEmmanuel Hanyabui0Kwame Agyei Frimpong1Festus Annor-Frempong2Kofi Atiah3Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, GhanaDepartment of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, GhanaDepartment of Agricultural Economics and Extension, School of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, GhanaDepartment of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, GhanaIntroductionBiochar is one of the commonly used soil amendments for sustainable agriculture. The effect of biochar on crop yields depends on the quality of the biochar, which is influenced by feedstock type and pyrolysis conditions. Sole application of pineapple waste biochar and compost, and their combination has not been rigorously investigated. In this study, we investigated the effects of pineapple waste biochar and compost applied solely or in combination on growth and yield of pineapple on a coastal savanna Acrisol in Ghana.MethodsThe split-plot design with three replications was used, with pineapple varieties as the main plot and fertilizer application rates as the sub-plots.Results and discussionThe results showed that sole application of biochar and compost or their combination as a soil amendment increased pineapple growth and yield as compared to the unamended soil. Biochar applied in combination with compost/or inorganic NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) fertilizer significantly increased plant height and the number of leaves of pineapple plant, which resulted in improved fruits yield of the three (sugar loaf, MD2 and smooth cayenne) pineapple varieties at maturity over control, sole application of biochar, compost and inorganic NPK fertilizer. The Smooth cayenne variety outperformed MD2 and Sugar loaf variety.ConclusionIn conclusion, the results revealed that biochar applied solely or in addition to compost or inorganic NPK fertilizer has the capability to enhance soil quality and improve pineapple yield. Application of biochar in combination with compost/or inorganic NPK improves pineapple growth and yield.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fagro.2024.1331377/fullpineapple wastebiocharcompostpineapple varietiesand crop yield
spellingShingle Emmanuel Hanyabui
Kwame Agyei Frimpong
Festus Annor-Frempong
Kofi Atiah
Effect of pineapple waste biochar and compost application on the growth and yield of pineapple varieties in Ghana
Frontiers in Agronomy
pineapple waste
biochar
compost
pineapple varieties
and crop yield
title Effect of pineapple waste biochar and compost application on the growth and yield of pineapple varieties in Ghana
title_full Effect of pineapple waste biochar and compost application on the growth and yield of pineapple varieties in Ghana
title_fullStr Effect of pineapple waste biochar and compost application on the growth and yield of pineapple varieties in Ghana
title_full_unstemmed Effect of pineapple waste biochar and compost application on the growth and yield of pineapple varieties in Ghana
title_short Effect of pineapple waste biochar and compost application on the growth and yield of pineapple varieties in Ghana
title_sort effect of pineapple waste biochar and compost application on the growth and yield of pineapple varieties in ghana
topic pineapple waste
biochar
compost
pineapple varieties
and crop yield
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fagro.2024.1331377/full
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