Akinyele AO
Nigeria
Research Article
Morphological and Physiological Response of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Jackfruit) Seedlings to Selected Environmental Factors
Author(s): Bolanle-Ojo OT, Akinyele AO and Aduradola AMBolanle-Ojo OT, Akinyele AO and Aduradola AM
Artocarpus heterphylus Lam, which is commonly known as Jackfruit is the largest fruit in the world and valued for its heavy yields of nutritious fruits and durable timber. In Nigeria, its cultivation has not been encouraged, though it is found in the south-coastal parts of the country where it grows wild or semi-conserved. This study investigated the morphological and physiological response of A. heterophyllus to different light intensities and watering regimes. One hundred and sixty A. heterophyllus seedlings were used for this study. The light intensities used were 100%, 75%, 50% and 25%, and the watering regimes were watering every day, once in 3 days, once in 5 days and once in 7 days. Data were collected on plant height, collar diameter, number of leaves, root length, leaf dry weight, stem dry weight, root dry weight, total dry weight, shoot to.. View More»
