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Effect of Mulching on Growth, Yield and Economics of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb)

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Title Effect of Mulching on Growth, Yield and Economics of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb)
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Creator Rao KVR, Bajapai A, Gangwar S, Chourasia L and Soni K
 
Subject Plastic mulch,Watermelon,Water,Fertilizer use efficiency.
 
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To study the effect of different mulching material and mulch color on growth and yield of watermelon an experimental investigation have been undertaken during 2015-16. Organic mulch (paddy straw) and six different colors plastic mulch film of 30 micron were used in the study by adopting drip irrigation. Plant growth and yield parameters were found to be higher with silver polyethylene mulch while, plants without mulch (control) resulted poor growth and yield. Water and fertilizer use efficiency were found to be 60% higher over the no mulch condition. Economic analysis of the study indicated that the adoption of silver mulch in watermelon production resulted in highest net returns.
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Date 2021-07-29T17:19:27Z
2021-07-29T17:19:27Z
2016-12-18
 
Type Research Paper
 
Identifier Rao KVR, Bajapai A, Gangwar S, Chourasia L and Soni K. 2017. Effect of mulching on growth, yield and economics of watermelon (Citrultus lanatus Thunb). Environment and Ecology 35: 2437-2441.
0970-0420
http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/51217
 
Language English
 
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