Biodegradable paper/polymerized vegetable oil mulches for tomato and pepper production

Shogren, Randal L.; David, Monica

doi:10.37855/jah.2006.v08i01.03

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“…Numerous field studies have examined ways to control nutsedge in PE-mulched peppers (e.g., Bangarwa et al, 2009;Motis et al, 2003Motis et al, , 2004Santos et al, 2007). One study has shown that coated paper mulch can reduce nutsedge pressure in pepper (Shogren and David, 2006). Others have also observed that paper mulch is one of the few mulches that can effectively suppress nutsedge in other crops (Anzalone et al, 2010;Cirujeda et al, 2012;Shogren and Hochmuth, 2004), as nutsedge can penetrate plastic mulch four times as thick as commonly used commercial mulches (Webster, 2005).…”

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The Use of Biodegradable Mulches in Pepper Production in the Southeastern United States

Moore¹,

Wszelaki²

2019

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Plasticulture systems with polyethylene (PE) mulch and drip tape are common for production of peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) in the United States because of their soil warming, moisture conservation, and other advantageous effects. However, disadvantages include disposal costs and plastic pollution of the environment and temperature stress in warm climates with black mulch. Use of biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) is becoming more common, as they provide the same benefits of PE mulch without the disposal problems. In 2017 and 2018, we conducted experiments in Knoxville, TN, comparing production of pepper fruit with five different BDM [one white-on-black (WOB) and four black], one black PE mulch, one brown creped, paper mulch, and bare ground control treatments. We also measured the durability and effectiveness of weed suppression of the different mulches over the growing season compared with a hand-weeded bare ground control. Most mulches were degraded, with 40% to 60% of the soil exposed by the end of the season, with the exception of the paper mulch, which was completely degraded at the end of both seasons. Yields were similar among treatments in 2017, with the exception of Naturecycle, which had the lowest yield. Weed pressure was severe, especially in 2018, largely due to early penetration of all mulches except paper by nutsedge. Due to the early and season-long weed pressure and heat stress in black mulches, there were fewer healthy plants in all black-colored mulch treatments in 2018, leading to reduced yields in these treatments. Paper mulch was the only treatment that prevented nutsedge growth; therefore, this treatment and the hand-weeded bare ground treatment had the greatest yields in 2018. WOB also had yields comparable with paper and bare ground plots in 2018, likely due to the cooling effect of the white mulch. The results suggest that in hot climates and in fields infested with nutsedge, paper mulches perform best for midseason pepper cultivation due to the cooling effects and superior weed control.

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The Use of Biodegradable Mulches in Pepper Production in the Southeastern United States

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2019

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“…However, some paper mulches deteriorate rapidly under field conditions, reducing their effectiveness (Shogren, 2000). Several trials have used paper mulches with polyethylene, wax, or vegetable oil coatings used to slow degradation of mulches in the field (Miles et al, 2003;Shogren, 1999;Shogren and David, 2006;Vandenberg and Tiessen, 1972). Growers interested in using paper mulch on a larger scale may want to lay mulch and drip irrigation tape with a conventional plastic layer and plant using a water wheel transplanter.…”

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Performance of Paper Mulches Using a Mechanical Plastic Layer and Water Wheel Transplanter for the Production of Summer Squash

Coolong¹

2010

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Polyethylene mulches are widely used in vegetable production. Advantages include improving yields, controlling weeds, and enhancing quality. However, the removal and disposal of plastic mulch used for vegetable production represents a significant financial cost for farmers and can be detrimental to the environment. A study was conducted in Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 evaluating the performance of paper mulches for the production of summer squash (Cucurbita pepo ssp. ovifera) ‘Conqueror III’. Four paper mulches, 50-lb kraft paper, 50-lb polyethylene-coated kraft paper, 40-lb white butcher paper, and 30-lb waxed paper were compared with 1-mil black polyethylene mulch, bare-ground hand-weeded, and bare-ground nonweeded treatments. Mulches were placed using a traditional plastic mulch layer and seedlings were transplanted using a water wheel transplanter. Crop yield and quality, weed biomass, soil temperatures under the mulch (Spring 2008 only), and mulch degradation were evaluated. Most paper mulches were able to be placed with a mulch layer, but were not well suited for use with a water wheel transplanter. In Fall 2007, butcher paper and polyethylene-coated kraft paper controlled weeds as well as black plastic mulch. However, in Spring 2008, black plastic mulch provided superior weed control compared with other mulches. Yields among waxed, butcher, and polyethylene-coated kraft papers were similar to black plastic mulch in 2007, though yields in paper mulch plots were significantly less than plastic mulch in Spring 2008. The results of this study suggest that although paper mulches can be effective, cropping conditions and the environment will influence effectiveness.

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“…Some weeds produce allelopathic chemicals to suppress the growth of other plant species surrounding them (Verma and Rao, 2006). Shogren and David (2006) reported that straw mulches were effective in preventing weed growth around the plants while hand weeding was required for the bare soil plots where mulches appear to be a convenient and effective alternative to laborious hand weeding. Verdu and Mas (2007) indicated that in mandarin orchard black geotextile and almond husk controlled the presence of weeds as well as or better than the applications of glyphosate at least during the first year after their introduction.…”

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Effect of Orchard Floor Management Practices on Fruit Production

Hussain¹,

Bashir²,

Sharma³

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Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci

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Biodegradable paper/polymerized vegetable oil mulches for tomato and pepper production

Cited by 11 publications

References 11 publications

The Use of Biodegradable Mulches in Pepper Production in the Southeastern United States

The Use of Biodegradable Mulches in Pepper Production in the Southeastern United States

Performance of Paper Mulches Using a Mechanical Plastic Layer and Water Wheel Transplanter for the Production of Summer Squash

Effect of Orchard Floor Management Practices on Fruit Production

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