Effect of Spirulina on Growth and Yield of Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.

Author: Win Mar  & San Min 

Abstract:

             The present study explored the effect of Spirulina suspension on growth and yield of Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. (Okra). Okra seeds were studied by using Spirulina suspension (1gL-1, 2gL-1, 3gL-1, 4gL-1 and 5gL-1) in pot experiment. Spirulina suspension (4gL-1) was more effective in the enhancement of plant height, leaf number, flower number, 50% flowering time, leaf area, fresh weight and dry weight of okra plant. The fruit yield of plant (4gL-1) was 64.29% greater than control. The results showed that the growth and yield of okra treated with Spirulina were significantly better than control.

Key words : Spirulina, biofertilizer, Abelmoschus esculentus, yield

Published:  Myingyan Degree College Research Journal (Vol-7)