Low seed yields of Jojoba (Simmondsiachinensis L.) are mainly due to ineffective management practises. Jojoba is a native shrub of the Sonoran desert of Arizona, Southern California, and North Western Mexico. It is the only species in the Simmondsiaceae family. An experiment was conducted in semi-arid areas to find the best farming practises for Jojoba seedlings. In 2013, the study used a ten-month randomised complete block design. The number of leaves, the height of the plants, the diameter of the root collar, the number of shoots, and the percentage of plants that survived were all recorded. The data show that mixing manure, irrigation, and micro catch can be beneficial. Micro catchment (12.2 mm) alone was less effective than root collar diameter (17.1 mm). Similarly, the micro catchment and irrigation combination provided the greatest height growth when compared to the control (61.5 cm) (86.4 cm). For field planted seedlings, a mix of manure, irrigation, and micro catchment is the most optimal agricultural practise when compared to single agricultural activity. During the early phases of developing a Jojoba field, this study recommends using manure and supplemental watering for best growth.
Author (s) Details
ShadrackInoti
Department of Natural Resources, Egerton University, Box 536-20115, Egerton, Kenya.
LultherLulandala
Department of Forest Biology, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Box 3010, Morogoro, Tanzania.
ShabaniChamshama
Department of Forest Biology, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Box 3010, Morogoro, Tanzania.
Wilson Thagana
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kenyatta University, Box 43844, Nairobi, Kenya.
Rob Dodson
Wildlife Works Ltd, Box 593, Maungu, Voi, Kenya.
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