Mineral Elements Content and Growth Response of Arachis hypogaea (Linn) To Alum (Aluminium Sulphate) Treated Water
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The study was conducted to examine the effect of Alum treated water on the growth and mineral elements of Arachis hypogaea Linn. The concentration levels of I. 0%, 2.0%, 3.0%, 4.0% and 5.0%, alum treated water per 2.0 kg of sandy-loam soil were used alongside a control (0%). Growth parameters (shoot length, root length, leaf number, fresh weight, dry weight, moisture content) and mineral element (Ca, Mg, Na, P, K, Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn and Pb) were examined. Treatment with Alum treated water significantly (P=0.05) decreased the shoot length, root length, leaf number and moisture content of the crop relative to the control treatment. Similarly, treatment with Alum treated water significantly (P=0.05) decreased the Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium and Copper content of the crop relative to the control treatment. Therefore, this study showed that higher concentration of Aluminum sulphate in irrigation water could be toxic to plant growth and development.
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