Growth, yield, water productivity and economics of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) in response to gravity drip irrigation under mulch and without-mulch conditions

Patra, S. K.; Poddar, Ratneswar; Pramanik, Sanjit; Bandopadhyay, Pintoo; Gaber, Ahmed; Hossain, Akbar

doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2023.112327

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“…This vegetable crop is extensively cultivated across various regions of Nigeria (Anyaoha et al, 2023). However, the productivity of okra cultivation is often constrained by inadequate moisture content in the soil, particularly during the dry season (Patra et al, 2023). Mulching is a common practice that helps conserve soil moisture by reducing water loss through evaporation from the soil surface (El-Beltagi et al, 2022).…”

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Effect of Different Mulching Materials on Growth Parameters and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Production in Minna, Nigeria

Otuaro,

Musa,

Isah

et al. 2024

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During the 2022 growing season (August to November) at the Federal University of Technology, Minna School farm, Niger State, an experiment was conducted to investigate the influence of mulching on Okra's growth, yield, and moisture content was examined across four distinct growth stages (initial, development, mid, and late) and at varying soil depths (0 -30 cm and 30 -60 cm). The study employed a randomised complete block design with four replications, encompassing control (T0), groundnut shells mulch (T1), black polythene mulch (T2), and white polythene mulch (T3) as treatments. The highest average Okra fresh pod yield, amounting to 23.4 t/ha, was achieved by implementing white plastic mulch, contrasting with the control treatment, which yielded the lowest at 22 t/ha. Notably, the control plots exhibited yield reductions of up to 32% compared to the plots employing white plastic mulching. The utilisation of mulch had a notable impact on the overall crop yield, with the superior quality evident in the treatment employing white plastic mulch (26 t/ha). The control treatment exhibited the lowest quality at 24.3 t/ha. Groundnut shell mulch influenced moisture conservation, but no significant variance was observed compared to the control plots. Therefore, the study suggests that polythene mulch may be the most suitable type to enhance the quality of okra production by conserving soil moisture. Among the biodegradable and non-biodegradable mulches used in this study, white polythene mulch was the most effective.

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Effect of Different Mulching Materials on Growth Parameters and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Production in Minna, Nigeria

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Musa,

Isah

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Mulching effects on soil evaporation, crop evapotranspiration and crop coefficients: a review aimed at improved irrigation management

Ramos,

Darouich,

Pereira

2024

Irrig Sci

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Mulching is a widely adopted agronomic practice, often used as a water-saving strategy due to its effectiveness in reducing soil evaporation. However, effects vary depending on the materials used and the extent of mulch soil coverage. Consequently, the impacts of mulching may differ considerably across production systems, preventing the establishment of reliable guidelines for irrigation water management. The objective of this study is to comprehensively review existing literature that compares mulching versus no-mulching management, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of mulching on soil evaporation (Es), crop coefficients (Kc), and actual crop evapotranspiration (ETc act). 58 studies were selected. The impact of mulching was particularly notable in the early crop stages, when the soil is not fully covered. Data in literature shows that plastic films were more effective in reducing Kc than organic materials. However, this effect, while evident during the early crop stages, diminished throughout the rest of the season. Black plastic films were more effective during the early crop stages compared to other colored plastics, particularly relative to the decrease of Kc, but this effect also diminishes during the rest of the season. Building upon these findings, the study provides guidelines for expected reductions in Kc values based on the type of crop, crop stage, and the mulching material most used in each cropping system.

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Strategies for the management of water and nitrogen interaction in seed maize production; A case study from China Hexi Corridor Oasis Agricultural Area

Pan,

Zhang,

et al. 2024

Agricultural Water Management

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Growth, yield, water productivity and economics of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) in response to gravity drip irrigation under mulch and without-mulch conditions

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Effect of Different Mulching Materials on Growth Parameters and Yield of Okra (<i>Abelmoschus </i><i>esculentus</i><i>) </i>Production in Minna, Nigeria

Effect of Different Mulching Materials on Growth Parameters and Yield of Okra (<i>Abelmoschus </i><i>esculentus</i><i>) </i>Production in Minna, Nigeria

Mulching effects on soil evaporation, crop evapotranspiration and crop coefficients: a review aimed at improved irrigation management

Strategies for the management of water and nitrogen interaction in seed maize production; A case study from China Hexi Corridor Oasis Agricultural Area

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Growth, yield, water productivity and economics of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) in response to gravity drip irrigation under mulch and without-mulch conditions

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Effect of Different Mulching Materials on Growth Parameters and Yield of Okra (&lt;i&gt;Abelmoschus &lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;esculentus&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;) &lt;/i&gt;Production in Minna, Nigeria

Effect of Different Mulching Materials on Growth Parameters and Yield of Okra (&lt;i&gt;Abelmoschus &lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;esculentus&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;) &lt;/i&gt;Production in Minna, Nigeria

Mulching effects on soil evaporation, crop evapotranspiration and crop coefficients: a review aimed at improved irrigation management

Strategies for the management of water and nitrogen interaction in seed maize production; A case study from China Hexi Corridor Oasis Agricultural Area

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Effect of Different Mulching Materials on Growth Parameters and Yield of Okra (<i>Abelmoschus </i><i>esculentus</i><i>) </i>Production in Minna, Nigeria

Effect of Different Mulching Materials on Growth Parameters and Yield of Okra (<i>Abelmoschus </i><i>esculentus</i><i>) </i>Production in Minna, Nigeria