Variable Days after fertilization Source df F-ratio P-value
A) First week
Specific Leaf Area 5 Treatment 2 1.38 0.26
Protein 5 Treatment 2 0.32 0.73
Carbohydrates 5 Treatment 2 2.95 0.06
Protein and carbohydrates 5 Treatment 2 0.01 0.99
B) 2nd and 3rd week
Specific Leaf Area 12 Treatment 2 6.19 <0.01*
Stand establishment 13 Treatment 2 2.57 0.09
Growth (D7 to D16) 16 Treatment 2 0.94 0.40
Protein 18 Treatment 2 20.39 <0.01*
Carbohydrates 18 Treatment 2 12.88 <0.01*
Protein and carbohydrates 18 Treatment 4 29.30 <0.01*