This study was based at the Agroforestry Research Centre, Maseno Kenya. The objective was to evaluate the effects of pre-treatment, seed rate and depth of sowing seed on direct seeding of Sesbania sesban. Direct seeding was shown to be feasible during the rainy season, provided a shallow seed bed was used. Direct seeding at 3 cm furrow depth led to significantly (P = 0.05) greater germination compared to 10 cm depth. There was no effect of pretreatment and seed rate on germination, early seedling growth and dry matter partitioning. Depth of sowing similarly had no effect on early growth and dry matter partitioning. Establishment by direct seeding is relatively non-labour intensive with a probable high adoption potential.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010771813819Altmetric score:
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Publication year
2022
Authors
Owuor, B.O.; Gudu, S.; Niang, A.
Language
English
Keywords
direct sowing, germination, green manures, seed treatment, sesbania sesban, agroforestry systems
Geographic
Kenya
