Appropriate planting dates and plastic mulch for increasing common tomato varieties yield in South Texas

Elsayed-Farag, S.; Anciso, Juan; Marconi, C; Avila, C. J.; Rodriguez, Alexander; Badillo-Vargas, Ismael E.; Enciso, Juan

doi:10.5897/ajar2018.13212

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“…The soil mulch with polyethylene films increased the yield of tomato (Branco et al, 2010;Campagnol et al, 2014), strawberry (Yuri et al, 2012), cabbage (Branco et al, 2010), and melon (Morais et al, 2008). In Texas, Elsayed-Farag et al (2018) cite that the highest yields in tomato varieties were found in the plants grown in the soil with plastic cover, with the white plastic having higher productivity, followed by the black and the soil without cover, both with the lower yields.…”

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Yield in tomato under two water depths and plastic mulching

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Nascimento

Diotto

et al. 2019

Agraria

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The search for sustainable agriculture is a reality that aims saving water and agricultural inputs to obtain greater productivity. Some techniques can be used for this purpose, such as drip irrigation and the plastic mulch of the soil. Thus, the aim of this study was to verify the effects of plastic mulch under two water depths on the productive characteristics of a commercial tomato field. The employed experimental design was the completely randomized in a 2 x 2 factorial. The sources of variation were two types of soil cover (with and without plastic mulch) and two water depths (164 mm and 188 mm) with nine replicates. Plant height and water use efficiency were not influenced by soil mulch or water depth variation. Soil with plastic mulch provided a lower mean fruit mass (108.32 g fruit-1), however, with a higher number of fruits per plant (70), which contributed to a higher commercial yield (58.42 t ha-1). The highest total yield (64.08 t ha-1) was obtained in the soil with plastic mulch under the water depth of 188 mm. The use of plastic mulch associated with a water depth of 188 mm provided an increase in tomato yield.

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Yield in tomato under two water depths and plastic mulching

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Diotto

et al. 2019

Agraria

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“…For example, the fruit yield of tomatoes grown in black or silver-black polyethylene film increased by 50 and 65%, respectively, compared to that of tomatoes grown in uncovered soil [37]. However, studies evaluating sowing dates and plastic covering in black and white colors have shown that tomato plants grown under white covering have a yield increase of up to 40% compared to soil covered with black plastic [38].…”

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Can Soil Cover Affect the Performance, Yield, and Quality of Creeping Fresh Market Tomato Hybrids?

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Soil cover is a major factor in the cultivation of creeping tomatoes, especially for in natura consumption. This study aimed to determine the combination of a suitable tomato hybrid and soil cover, resulting in superior production performance and quality attributes of tomato fruits. Tomato hybrids (Fascínio and Thaíse) were cultivated on five soil cover types (uncovered soil, plastic mulch, sorghum, Sudan grass, and pearl millet). The data were submitted to a principal component analysis (PCA), considering all the variables, through Biplot graphical analysis. A Pearson correlation analysis was performed at the 5% significance level. For biomass production, pearl millet and Sudan grass were distinguished from the other soil covers, showing lower decomposition rates and, consequently, longer half-lives. Covering with plastic mulch provided higher total (111 t ha−1) and commercial (74.4 t ha−1) yields, regardless of the analyzed hybrid. According to the PCA, soil cover management influences the production and quality of tomato fruits, except for chemical and post-harvest characteristics, and maintains ideal levels for commercialization for all treatments. The Fascínio hybrid presented better production attributes, higher total and commercial fruit production per plant as well as fruits with larger sizes, especially when grown in plastic mulch cover. The Fascínio hybrid also presented fruits with higher levels of bioactive compounds (lycopene and β-carotene).

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“…Plastic mulch did not affect the soil's pH, total N, total NH3, or total P organic content. The performance and production of tomatoes and cabbage were improved by the polythene mulch (Branco et al 2010;Campagnol et al 2014;Elsayed-Farag et al 2018).…”

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“…Silver mulch acts as an insect repellent when the mulch is used in summer cropped land. Elsayed-Farag et al (2018) reported that white mulch increased the yield of tomatoes more than black mulch. However, the opaque white film is better in warmer climates, with the golden color it attracts insects through insect controllability.…”

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Improvement of crop and soil management practices through mulching for enhancement of soil fertility and environmental sustainability: A review

Ravichandran¹,

Samiappan

Pandiyan

et al. 2022

J Exp Bio & Ag Sci

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The logarithmic phase of the human population creates high food demand near the future throughout the world. On the flip side, improved crop production requires uninterrupted water irrigation. Therefore, sensible agricultural inputs are needed to overcome these concerns. New technology-based innovative agronomic research steps will boost the contemporary agriculture practices in developed and developing countries. Agricultural cropping systems could follow mulching practices as one of the best crop management practices for its water and nutrient management potential. It is primarily to accomplish healthy economic and environmental bonds. By covering the soil's surface with biodegradable resources such as organic and inorganic materials, mulching improves the physicochemical characteristics of the soil. This approach provides a favorable environment for the development of plant growth and fosters the activities of microbial communities. Additionally, it reduces the growth of weeds, manages erosion, gets rid of pesticide residue, and increases soil fertility. Mulching the soil surface has profound benefits in improving the soil moisture levels due to a reduced evaporation rate. This method is a practical agronomic entrance to reduce water scarcity and raise the chance of water conservation, notably in arid and semiarid regions. It can also boost crop security and production to meet the global food requirements. This review significantly focuses on the current influence and advantages of organic mulches for crop establishment in the agriculture sector, which can close the production gap between achievable and actual yield.

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Appropriate planting dates and plastic mulch for increasing common tomato varieties yield in South Texas

Cited by 5 publications

References 9 publications

Yield in tomato under two water depths and plastic mulching

Yield in tomato under two water depths and plastic mulching

Can Soil Cover Affect the Performance, Yield, and Quality of Creeping Fresh Market Tomato Hybrids?

Improvement of crop and soil management practices through mulching for enhancement of soil fertility and environmental sustainability: A review

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