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Component Of Yield Of Okra Plant (abelmescus Esculentus)
[A CASE STUDY OF OVIA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA]
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SUN REQUIREMENT
Growing okra requires
full sun, at least six (6) to eight (8) hours per day, and warm
temperatures. Okra thrives when temperatures get above 750f, and
continue to flourish with temperatures 900for higher. There are a few
cultivars that grow well in cooler conditions, such as north and south,
which can be successfully grown as far North as Maine. Okra seeds can be
started in doors four to six weeks before the last frost date, or sown
directly in the garden once the soil temperature reach between 700f and
750f. Transplanting okra seedlings in the garden can be successful, but
you must be careful not to damage the long tap root.OKRA PLANT
PEST PROBLEMS
If
you see an insect on or near your beloved okra plants, do not rush for
the nearest insecticide. For one thing, many insects are beneficial or
at least neutral, but even if you are looking at an enemy, one insect
does not make an infestation. It is best to identify the intruder and
the level of damage it is causing before managing insect pests in
gardens or farmland.OKRA PLANT
Some common okra pests are;
Spotted
boil worm: The larvae of this moth attack the shoots of plant by boring
into it. It also bores into the fruits which are rendered unfit for
human consumption.
Jassid: The adult and nymphs of this insect feed
on the plants by sucking the sap. Leaves turn pale and curl upward. The
cupping may be followed by drying leaves from the margins giving a
characteristic symptoms known as hopper burn. Both boll-worm and jassid
attack the crop from May to September,
Spider mite: The plants are
considerably damaged and weaken and the adults and nymphs such the plant
sap. In severe cases the leaves dry up and fall off.
Wilt: Th4
growth of the plant become stunted and the leaves growth, the stem turns
dark, close to the soil surface and finally the entire plant.
Yellow
Vein Mosaic: During rainy season, it is a very serious disease. Due to
clearing of veins, leaves look chlorotic. There is a yellow and mosaic
pattern. Fruit production is adversely affected. Fruits becomes yellow
and lose acceptability.
HEALTH BENEFIT
The mucilage and fibre found in okra helps adjust blood sugar by regulating its absorption in the small intestine.
The fibre of okra has many superior qualities in maintaining the health of the gastro intestinal tract.
It
helps reabsorb water and traps excess cholesterol, metabolic toxins and
surplus bile in its mucilage and slips it out through the stool. Due to
greater percentage of water in the bulk it thereby prevent
constipation, gas and bloating in the abdomen.
It is also an excellent laxative treats irritable bowels, heals ulcers and sooths the gastro-intestinal track.
It is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted and suffering from depression.
It treats lung inflammation, sore throats and irritable bowel syndrome.
Okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma replacement.
Okra is good for atherosclerosis and the fruit is also good for constipation.
For
adding bounce to your hair. Boil horizontally sliced okra till the brew
became maximally slimy. Cool it and add a few drops of lemon and use
this as the last, rinse and see your hair spring back to youthfulness
and jump.
It protects you from pimples and maintains smooth and beautiful skin.
Great for preventing diabetes and it is good for summer heat treatment.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Is okra fruit important vegetable in Ovia South West Local Government Area (LGA)?
Do we have high yield of okra fruit in Ovia South West Local Government Area?
Is the environment in Ovia South West conducive for okra plants?
Components of yield of okra plants is it the same in the different markets in Ovia South West Local Government Area?
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The components of yield of okra fruits in terms of fruit length, weight, number seeds, number grooves and weight in Udoh and Okada markets in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State investigated. The average length of okra fruits in location A and B in Udoh market were 5.62cm and 6.8cm while the average length of okra fruits in location A and B in Okada Market were 11.02cm and 10.32cm. The average number of grooves of okra fruit in location A and B in Udoh market were 6.8 and 7.8 whil ... Continue reading---
