Performance of Amaranths (Amaranthus species) Varieties in Sokoto Sudan Savanna of Nigeria

Abstract

To study the performance of amaranth varieties in the study area, a field trial was conducted during the 2021 rainy season (June to October) at the Fruits and Vegetables Teaching and Research Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Four amaranth varieties were used in the treatments (NHAC 3, NHAC 2019, NHAmGr-1820 and Sokoto Local). The treatments were laid out in a three (3) replicated Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). Plant height, number of leaves, number of branches, and leaf area index were all measured. The results revealed that the varieties performed differently five weeks after transplanting.  NHAmGr-1820 had a higher plant height, NHAC 3, NHAC 2019 had a higher number of leaves and branches per plant, and NHAC 3 had the highest leaf area index. Based on the research findings, it is possible to conclude that NHAC 3 and NHAC 2019 performed better in the study area.