scholarly journals Organic mulch materials improve soil moisture in vineyard

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Alice Čížková ◽  
Patrik Burg ◽  
Patrik Zatloukal ◽  
Michaela Vaidová
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Organic Mulch

scholarly journals Effects of Organic Mulch on Soil Moisture and Nutrients in Karst Area of Southwest China

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 4161-4174
Author(s):  
Rui Li ◽  
Qinggui Li ◽  
Jinjin Zhang ◽  
Zhongxian Liu ◽  
Lidong Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Southwest China ◽  
Karst Area ◽  
Organic Mulch

scholarly journals Yield and Economics of Brinjal (Solanum melongena) as Affected by Different Mulching Types and Its Effect on Soil Moisture Content and Weed Dynamics in Post Flood Situation of Coastal Odisha, India

2020 ◽  
pp. 264-270
Author(s):  
P. Mishra ◽  
T. R. Sahoo ◽  
F. H. Rahman ◽  
L. M. Garnayak ◽  
A. Phonglosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Soil Moisture Content ◽  
Solanum Melongena ◽  
Weed Suppression ◽  
Affected Area ◽  
Organic Mulch ◽  
Weed Population ◽  
Weed Dynamics ◽  
The Village

A field experiment was conducted at the farmer’s field at Ratanpur village of Marshaghai block of Kendrapara, Odisha, India to evaluate effect of different mulching practices on weed population, moisture content in soil and yield of brinjal. The village is an adopted village by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kendrapara, in which various activities in agriculture are going on under National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) programme to combat the flood-affected area of the locality. The experiment consists of five mulching treatments like Black polythene mulch, Black and silver polythene mulch, Transparent mulch, Organic mulch (rice straw) and No mulch. Results revealed that black with silver colour polythene mulch was recorded with significantly higher yield per plant (2.59 kg) and yield per ha (62.1 t/ha) which was at par with black colour polythene mulch. Organic mulch was found to be next best treatment with respect to yield per plant (2.40 kg) and yield per ha (53.5 t/ha). The same treatment also resulted in the higher gross return (Rs. 434700/ha), net return (Rs. 274150/ha) and B:C ratio (2.71) which was followed by black polythene mulching and organic mulching practices. Weed suppression and moisture retention was higher with black polythene mulch.

scholarly journals Different organic mulch materials affect the abundance of enchytraeids in an open-field experiment

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-24
Author(s):  
Renáta Petrikovszki ◽  
Fanni Bárányos ◽  
Amelita Gerda Molnár ◽  
Ferenc Tóth ◽  
Gergely Boros
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Field Experiment ◽  
Open Field ◽  
Leaf Litter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Animal Group ◽  
Organic Mulch

Organic mulch may provide favourable soil conditions e.g. soil moisture or organic matter content, which may enhance the number of enchytraeids. However, there is no sufficient information about the relationship between plant-based mulch and this beneficial soil animal group. Therefore, an open-field experiment was conducted with tomato as a test plant to examine the effect of different types of organic mulch materials on the natural occurence of enchytraeids. Our study microplots received the following treatments: 1) yard-waste compost, 2) walnut leaf litter, 3) mixed leaf litter without walnut and 4) wheat straw. Control microplots were left unmulched. Randomized block design was used with eight replications to the treatments and four to the control. At the end of the growing season, three soil samples were taken from the root zone of each plant with a split soil corer, and enchytraeids were extracted by the wet funnel method. Living enchytraeids were counted under a dissecting microscope, and their density values were estimated. Worms were identified in five randomly selected samples of each treatment. In addition, soil moisture was determined by oven-drying as well. Mulch material types had significantly different effects on both Enchytraeid density and soil moisture. Under walnut leaf litter, mixed leaf litter and straw cover, higher numbers of individuals were found. In the case of soil moisture content, straw mulching had the highest value, while compost and uncovered surfaces the lowest. It appears that mulch materials serve as food source and provide favourable conditions for enchytraeid communities as well.

scholarly journals (317) Effects of Different Organic Mulch on Soil Physical Characteristics and Leaf Nutrition in Apple Orchards

HortScience ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 1027D-1027
Author(s):  
Hyun-Sug Choi ◽  
Curt Rom ◽  
Jason McAfee
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Soil Bulk Density ◽  
White Paper ◽  
Root Density ◽  
Water Infiltration ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Organic Mulch ◽  
Black Plastic ◽  
Leaf Nutrition

Mulch may affect soil chemistry, soil microclimate, biological communities, and tree performance. The trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of different orchard mulches on leaf nutrition, soil moisture, bulk density, root density, and water infiltration for understanding potential use in organic orchards for weed control and as a nutrient resource. Black plastic, hardwood chips, and shredded white paper were applied to three apple cultivars, `Gala', `Jonagold', and `Braeburn' on M.9 rootstocks. A control was sprayed with contact herbicide. Trees grown in hardwood mulch had the highest foliar P and K in year 3. Trees in other mulches showed no difference of leaf nutrition in year 5. All treatments had consistently higher soil moisture than control in year 1, 2, and 4. Mulch did not affect soil bulk density in year 2. The root density was lowest under black plastic mulch in year 2, but was similar in all treatments in year 3. In year 2, water infiltration was fastest in hardwood mulch and control treatments.

scholarly journals IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANIC MULCH EFFECTS ON WEED DIVERSITY AND SHALLOT (Allium ascalonicum L.) PRODUCTIVITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 748 (1) ◽  
pp. 012027
Author(s):  
A Murtilaksono ◽  
R G Nainggolan ◽  
O Matius ◽  
A Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Cynodon Dactylon ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Imperata Cylindrica ◽  
Cyperus Rotundus ◽  
Eleusine Indica ◽  
Organic Mulch ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Weed Diversity ◽  
Study Species

Abstract Shallot cultivation in North Kalimantan has not been implemented properly. This is because the soil in North Kalimantan is acid so the yield of shallot is low. One effort to increase soil pH using organic mulch. Organic mulch has the function of maintaining soil moisture and inhibiting the growth of weeds so that shallot cultivation can grow well. This study aims to determine the effects of organic mulch on weed diversity and yield of shallot. The study was conducted using Randomized Block Design with the treatment without mulch (P0), Imperata cylindrica mulch (P1), Cyperus rotundus mulch (P2), Eleusine indica mulch (P3) and Cynodon Dactylon mulch (P4). The results showed that the parameters of shallot using Cyperus rotundus mulch and Eleusine indica mulch increased the number of tubers is 11.57%. In this study, species of weeds had the highest a on each treatment were species Elusine indica on without mulch (21.93%), Cyperus rotundus mulch (54.26%), and Eleusine indica mulch (28.79%). Then, species Borreria latifolia on Imperata cylindrica mulch (28.79%), and species Cynodon dactylon on Cynodon dactylon mulch (47.21%).

PROTOTIPE APLIKASI PENYIRAMAN TANAMAN MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR KELEMBABAN TANAH BERBASIS MICRO CONTOLLER ATMEGA 328

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-106
Author(s):  
Rudi Budi Agung ◽  
Muhammad Nur ◽  
Didi Sukayadi
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Moisture Sensor ◽  
Sensor Development ◽  
Soil Moisture Sensor ◽  
Application Systems ◽  
Harvesting Systems ◽  
Working Principle

The Indonesian country which is famous for its tropical climate has now experienced a shift in two seasons (dry season and rainy season). This has an impact on cropping and harvesting systems among farmers. In large scale this is very influential considering that farmers in Indonesia are stilldependent on rainfall which results in soil moisture. Some types of plants that are very dependent on soil moisture will greatly require rainfall or water for growth and development. Through this research, researchers tried to make a prototype application for watering plants using ATMEGA328 microcontroller based soil moisture sensor. Development of application systems using the prototype method as a simple method which is the first step and can be developed again for large scale. The working principle of this prototype is simply that when soil moisture reaches a certainthreshold (above 56%) then the system will work by activating the watering system, if it is below 56% the system does not work or in other words soil moisture is considered sufficient for certain plant needs.

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