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INTEGRATING Mucuna bracteata IN BANANA MONO CROPPING SYSTEM TO CONTROL WEEDS IN BUSHENYI-A case study on-Oxallis latifolia, Galinsoga Paviflora, Bidens pilosa and Commelina Benghalensis in Bushenyi District
MAKERERE UNIVERSITYCollege of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Department of Agricultural Production
ASIIMWE JOSEPHMSc. Crop Science
Reg Number: 2015/HD02/491U
Introduction Bananas are a major food crop in Uganda(UBOS,
2014) Above weeds are endemic to banana production
areas in Bushenyi Weeds cause Severe losses(FSA working group, 2005) Eco-friendly pesticide free production solutions can
address the problems being faced by limited resource banana farmers
The control strategy emphasizes use of locally available and affordable technology
Introduction cont’dFacts about Mucuna (Widely known as “velvet bean,”) Is a vigorous annual legume Origin is southern China and eastern India was at one time widely cultivated as a green
vegetable crop (Duke, 1981). Most popular green crop in the tropics Great potential as both food and feed Traditionally used as a food (ethnic groups) Cultivated in Asia, America, Africa,& Pacific Islands Its young leaves are used as animal fodder
Objectives
• To control weeds in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner using locally developed technologies
• To improve yield of banana fields through reduced tillage
Justification and why mucuna
The desirable characteristics and growing patterns:
• Wide spacing between banana plants 3x3m
Justification and why mucuna
• Very vigorous growth
• Easy establishment
• low seed rate
• Non-palatability to cattle
• High-drought tolerance
Justification cont’d
• Shade tolerance
• Presence of allelopathic compounds
• High biomass production
• Tolerance to pest and diseases
• Low labour and chemical requirements
• Good control against soil erosion
Justification cont’d
• Mucuna grows laterally
• Mucuna grows wild 15-17cm/day
• Farmers can easily multiply-bears viable seeds
• Mucuna adds nitrogen to the soil
• Other functions like supply of animal fodder
Justification cont’d
• Not an alternative host for banana pests
• High weed seed bank is kept dormant by the
cooling effect created by mucuna mat
• Mucuna is a perennial
Wide open space between bananas
Effective spreading of mucuna
INTEGRATING Mucuna bracteata IN BANANA MONO CROPPING SYSTEM TO CONTROL WEEDS IN BUSHENYI-A case study on-Oxallis latifolia, Galinsoga Paviflora, Bidens pilosa and Commelina
BenghalensisAsiimwe Joseph (Msc. Crp-Agronomy), Reg No:2015/HD02/491U
Makerere University, Department of Agricultural Production Nov ,2015
Introduction: Bananas are a major food . Weeds are endemic in Bushenyi, cause Severe losses(Merlin, 2005).Eco-friendly pesticide free production solutions can address the problems being faced by limited resource banana farmers, the control strategy emphasizes use of locally available and affordable technology
OBJECTIVE: To control weeds in a sustainable ,environmentally friendly manner, improve yield of banana fields through reduced tillage while using locally available materials
OUTCOMES/RESULTS: Smothering of weeds, Improved soil fertility, reduced erosion, Increased organic matter in the soil, reduced herbicide reliance, reduced labour costs, saves time, conservation of soil water, and supply of animal fodder
Justification for using Mucuna:vigorous growth , easy establishment ,low seed rate, Non-palatability to cattle ,High-drought tolerance, Shade tolerance, Presence of allelopathic compounds, High biomass production, Tolerance to pest and diseases, Low labour and chemical requirements ,Good control against soil erosion
Materials and methods: Plant bananas at 3x3mMucuna, deep plough with a hoe, sow mucuna seeds directly at 1.5m from banana and maintain 1m spacing between mucuna plant along the rows
Conclussion:Mucuna is an exceptional plant in smothering weeds. Additionally it is a good source of food, as it is rich in crude protein, essential fatty acids, starch content, and certain essential amino acids.
References: The Plant List:A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 8 March 2015"Factsheet - Mucuna pruriens". www.tropicalforages.info. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
Acknowledgements: Special thanks go to Farm Solutions Africa for providing the financial and technical support, and to all farmers who participated
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