Effect of colored plastic mulch on growth, yield and nutrient status in cucumber under shade house and open field conditions

Torres-Olivar, Vicente; Valdéz-Aguilar, Luis Alonso; Cárdenas-Flores, Antonio; Lira-Saldivar, Hugo; Hernández-Suárez, M; Ibarra-Jiménez, Luis

doi:10.1080/01904167.2016.1201108

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“…Similar results have been reported by other authors with regard to the intensity of photosynthesis and fruit yield of this plant (Ibarra-Jiménez et al, 2008). The same authors and Torres-Olivar et al (2016) under Mexican climatic conditions recorded increased marketable, early and total yields of cucumber grown on coloured polyethylene mulch (including oxo-degradable) by, respectively, 12. 9-46.6, 32.5-136.9, 10.8-48.5 (blue), 19.4-62.1, 36.1-148.6, 17-58.8 (red), 22.3, 60.3-165.9, 20.3-43.9 (white), and 63.4, 29.3, 58.8% (green film).…”

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confidence: 90%

Organic and non-organic mulches – impact on environmental conditions, yield, and quality of Cucurbitaceae

Bucki

Siwek

2019

Folia Horticulturae

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The publication presents the current state of knowledge regarding the importance of mulching in the cultivation of Cucurbitaceae (cucurbit, or gourd family) vegetables. The intensifying climate change – mainly decreasing rainfall – combined with large-scale production of cucurbit vegetables worldwide prompt the application of methods that reduce evaporation and weed infestation. One of the widespread methods is mulching of the soil. The most important advantages of this treatment include the efficient use of water, the reduction in soil erosion and in the leaching of nutrients to the deeper layers. In addition, mulching improves the physical and chemical properties of the soil, and positively affects the surrounding microclimate of the plant. The report includes descriptions of the characteristics of various types of organic, mineral and synthetic mulches used. The results of studies on the environmental conditions forming in mulched soil are presented. Also, the results of research into the physico-chemical properties of mulch-covered soil are collated. The effect of mulching on cucurbit vegetables was evaluated in terms of plant growth and development as well as fruit yield and its biological value. The monograph also deals with the effect of mulching on weed infestation, as well as the occurrence of harmful and beneficial organisms.

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confidence: 90%

Organic and non-organic mulches – impact on environmental conditions, yield, and quality of Cucurbitaceae

Bucki

Siwek

2019

Folia Horticulturae

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“…The growth characters of plants mainly stem diameter, plant height, leaf length, leaf dry weight, stem dry weight, and plant dry weight were reported to be affected by the mean soil temperature. As indicated by some reports, use of coloured plastic mulch creates a positive relationship between mean soil temperature and growth characters [15,[69][70][71], and others reported a negative relationship [52]. As for research results, even if the impact varied from crop to crop, use of coloured plastic mulches increase the growth and development of plants (Table 1).…”

Section: Effect Of Coloured Plastic Mulches On Plant Growth and Developmentmentioning

confidence: 76%

“…In some methods of plastic mulching, even if it is effective in providing improved moisture within the soil, its impact in the plant's microclimate (root zone temperature and heat retention) impacts more water use, thus negating the initial importance in moisture conservation [55,69].…”

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Coloured plastic mulches: impact on soil properties and crop productivity

Amare

Desta

2021

Chem. Biol. Technol. Agric.

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Mulches are materials applied in a soil surface for different roles and purposes. Plastic mulches with different colour have been developed and utilized in different crop production systems. Using coloured plastic mulches is mainly focused in modifying the radiation budget and decreasing the soil water loss. Besides, it helps to regulate soil temperature, water use efficiency, plant growth, yield, quality and weed and insect infestation. In this review, the knowledge and possible application of coloured plastic mulches, which can improve the soil physical properties, growth, yield, and quality crops has been reviewed and discussed. The role of coloured plastic mulches to mitigate the harmful effect of environmental stress in crops is also examined. Various physicochemical processes leading to improved crop production under the effect of coloured plastic mulches are also discussed. The combined results indicated that, effect of coloured plastic mulches is highly significant on soil temperature, moisture and water holding capacity. While black and blue plastics increase soil temperature, clear and white decreases it. Higher number of fruits, number of roots, tubers and bulbs was recorded in use of coloured plastic mulches. Similarly, the TSS, Vitamin C and juice percentage of different plants also showed significant improvement. It is also reported that weed infestation and viral diseases is highly reduced. Coloured plastic mulches also have some negative impacts like, decrease growth and yield in some plants, increase pest infestation, microplastics contamination, soil puddling, soil structural loss and reduce activity of soil-microorganisms. Therefore, use of coloured plastic mulches require close inspection of interaction with factors like; cropping season, root zone temperature, crop type, insect pest infestation and water use efficiency factors.

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“…Tobacco yields are significantly reduced by weed competition (Ian et al, 2013;Vann et al, 2021) and lower total available N in the early part of the growing season (Collins & Hawks, 1993). When biomass production of fruiting crops was investigated, red and black mulches resulted in higher leaf biomass production (Decoteau, 2008;Torres-Olivar et al, 2016). While not the primary goal for fruiting crops, increased biomass production in tobacco translates directly into increased yield because plant height and number of leaves are positively and significantly correlated with cured leaf yield (Sastry & Gopinath, 1969).…”

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“…Red mulch reflects greater light in the red and far‐red portion of the visible spectrum, and has been shown to increase leaf area and secondary metabolite production in lettuce ( Lactuca sativa L.) and strawberries ( Fragari a X ananassa Duch.) (Franquera, 2011; Loughrin & Kasperbauer, 2001) In studies of the fruiting crops cucumber ( Cucumis sativus L.), tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L.), and bell pepper ( Capsicum annuum L.), red and black mulch produced higher leaf biomass, which may be beneficial in tobacco where increased leaf area translates into higher yields (Decoteau, 2008; Torres‐Olivar et al., 2016). Leaf chemical composition is important in tobacco production.…”

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Evaluation of the use of polyethylene mulches in the production of organic flue‐cured tobacco

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Weed and insect pest management in organic flue‐cured tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is challenging due to lack of effective and affordable approved control options. Polyethylene plastic mulches are used in vegetable and berry production to manage in‐row weed populations, buffer soil temperatures, limit rain‐induced soil loss, and maintain soil moisture. Mulch color can affect plant growth, soil temperature, and insect pest populations in vegetable crops. Field trials were conducted in Kinston, NC, in 2019 and 2020 and Whiteville, NC, in 2020. Red, white, black, and silver polyethylene mulch (with drip irrigation) and bare ground with and without drip irrigation were compared to evaluate effects on tobacco yield, quality, and pests. Tobacco yields were elevated by at least 290% in mulch treatments compared with bare ground with irrigation in 2020 (p < .05), but did not differ in 2019 due to precipitation and temperature differences that conveyed an increased benefit in 2020. Opaque mulches successfully suppressed weed emergence. Fewer aphids were present in highly reflective silver mulch than all other treatments with irrigation in both years. Black and red mulch warmed soils while silver cooled them, affecting nitrogen mineralization rates. Higher levels of plant available nitrogen were maintained in mulch treatments, but tobacco nitrate levels and overall quality were not affected. These results are consistent with plasticulture research in other crops. The factors that make plasticulture well suited to intensively managed, high value crop production may benefit organic flue‐cured tobacco production especially when grown in rotation with other intensively managed crops.

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Effect of colored plastic mulch on growth, yield and nutrient status in cucumber under shade house and open field conditions

Cited by 11 publications

References 27 publications

Organic and non-organic mulches – impact on environmental conditions, yield, and quality of Cucurbitaceae

Organic and non-organic mulches – impact on environmental conditions, yield, and quality of Cucurbitaceae

Coloured plastic mulches: impact on soil properties and crop productivity

Evaluation of the use of polyethylene mulches in the production of organic flue‐cured tobacco

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