Organic Manure on the Crop Yield of Corn (Monoculture in Association with Cowpea) in Ngandajika Region in Central Democratic Republic of Congo: A Comparative Analysis

Authors

  • M. Nkongolo Faculty of Agronomy, Official University of Mbujimayi, DR Congo.
  • K. Lumpungu Faculty of Agronomy, Official University of Mbujimayi, DR Congo.
  • V. Kizungu Faculty of Agronomy, Official University of Mbujimayi, DR Congo.
  • M. Kalambaie Faculty of Agronomy, Official University of Mbujimayi, DR Congo.
  • J. Tshimbombo Faculty of Agronomy, Official University of Mbujimayi, DR Congo.
  • K. Mukendi Faculty of Agronomy, Official University of Mbujimayi, DR Congo.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rhas/v3/2707C

Keywords:

Comparative, effects, tithonia diversifolia, bat-guano, crop, yield, corn, monoculture, association, cowpea, ngandajika, DR Congo

Abstract

The present study highlights to compare the two manures Tithonia diversifolia and bat guano in both monoculture systems as organization that is used by tropical producers in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the DRC, with the variety of QPM. This reasoning includes the cultural association system, which is used by small farmers and the majority of farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, this method faces the same limitations as the conventional system, such as the lack of readily available organic fertiliser despite input from the most reachable agricultural producer in tropical areas. Tithonia diversifolia and guano-bat organic amendments can be found in the tropics, with the bat breeding techniques producing bat guano that have just been developed. Both fertilizers may well contribute to the development of agriculture, not only because of their richness in nutrients, but also their availability. A study was conducted in the region Gandajika by testing, both organic fertilizers in monoculture maize (QPM variety) and in association with cowpea. The organic manure can be recommended to farmers in their production systems in tropical regions, especially those in the read Ngandajika region.

Published

2022-10-08

How to Cite

M. Nkongolo, K. Lumpungu, V. Kizungu, M. Kalambaie, J. Tshimbombo, & K. Mukendi. (2022). Organic Manure on the Crop Yield of Corn (Monoculture in Association with Cowpea) in Ngandajika Region in Central Democratic Republic of Congo: A Comparative Analysis. Research Highlights in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 3, 88–102. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rhas/v3/2707C