Performance Analysis of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) under Varied Farming Managements in Marginal Uplands
Jeffrey P. Villaver *
J.H. Cerilles State College – Dumingag Campus, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.
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Abstract
This study investigates the performance of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) under different farming management practices in marginal uplands. The results revealed that microbial-enriched organic fertiliser did not match the efficacy of inorganic fertilisers in enhancing sweet pepper yield and yield components. Specifically, Inorganic fertilizer significantly improved sweet pepper yield at 6,880.74 kg ha-1 (P<0.01). Additionally, cost and return analysis revealed that goat manure yielded the highest Return on Investment (ROI) at 860.79, followed closely by goat manure + IMO 3 with an ROI of 774.18. These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing farming practices to enhance sweet pepper production in marginal uplands while considering economic viability.
Keywords: Inorganic, growth, microbial fertiliser, organic, sweet pepper, yield