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    Evaluating the Effects of Different Livestock Manures on the Growth and Yield of Solanum aethiopicum Shum
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-22) KIKI ALFRED LOUIS
    An experiment was conducted from December 2024 to April 2025 at Uganda Christian university demonstration field in Mukono district to evaluate the effects of different livestock manures (goat, pig and poultry) on the growth and yield of Solanum aethiopicum Shum. It aimed to identify the most effective organic manures for sustainable agricultural practices. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) trial with four treatments and three replications, and the UCU Nakati 3 variety was used. The recommended doses of each livestock manure (goat manure at 20t/ha, pig manure at 20t/ha, and goat manure at 20t/ha) was applied to each treatment. Significant differences were observed between treatments, growth parameters as well as in yield parameters at harvest. Furthermore, the results showed that the highest yield (234.25 ± 89.35cm2) was obtained from treatment with poultry manure across all the yield parameters, followed by goat manure (184.28 ± 82.34cm2), pig manure (172.66 ± 65.04cm2) and finally the control (73.72 ± 45.06cm2). A similar trend was observed in the growth parameters. These results concur with earlier studies that reported that the application of poultry manure and goat manure increased growth and yield. Key words: Livestock Manure, Solanum aethiopicum Shum (Nakati), Growth and Yield