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Mathematical experimentation on the yield performance and quality of egusi (melon) in Mallam Madori North East of Jigawa State in response to variety and soil fertility
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASP2026.579 | Article Number: C1A564CB4 | Vol.11 (1) - April 2026
Received Date: 03 April 2026 | Accepted Date: 24 April 2026 | Published Date: 30 April 2026
Authors: Mutari Haruna Dunari* and Abubakar Muktar
This study aimed to provide an analytic measures and measured experimentation on the cultivation of Egusi melon in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Introducing the cultivation of this valuable crop to this area will rapidly place the populace into financial freedom to be less dependent on the government. A field experiment was conducted on a field (1335 m2), divided into two portions (667 m2and 667 m2). Clearing and shrub trimmings of the experimental areas took place on the 20th of April 2025, before the rain started. Harrowing and ridging followed after the rain fell from 10th to 12th June 2025. Planting took place in the first week of September 2025. The seeds of egusi melon (Cucumeropsis mannii) were planted in line (70 cm x 50 cm), with 2-3 seeds per hole of 1.5 cm - 2 cm depth. The data was analysed, and a simple nonparametric one-sample Kolmogorov test was used because equal treatment was given to both portions. The distribution of all the parameters observed was found to be normally distributed, which indicated a significant effect on the yield performance. The analysis was done using the SPSS program at 5% level of significance (p<0.05). The results show that Egusi melon planting in the area of study in early September is lucrative, with high yield performance and maximum seed yield. The investigation revealed that the crop needed intermittent rainfall with moderate moisture for easy germination and distinctive sprouting.
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