Field experiments were undertaken to determine the response of time of initial topping, spacing, cutting height and harvesting frequency on amaranth. The results revealed that early initial topping (2 ...

Amaranthus viridis (Tete abalaye in Yoruba) is an annual, erect plant which can reach a height of 20–90 cm, branching weakly especially in the upper half. The leaves have entire margins and they are ...

Greenhouse studies were conducted to assess the intensity of smooth pigweed and common purslane aboveground interference (AI) and belowground interference (BI) with lettuce and to determine primary ...

India (Western Rajasthan): leaves and tender stems used as greens. Malawi: leaves used in making ndiwo, a relish. Niger: leaves eaten. Nutritional values (leaves, Niger sample): Protein = 30%, Mn = ...