Corn straw mulching affects Parthenium hysterophorus and rhizosphere organisms

Li, Jian; Li, Mei; Gao, Xingxiang; Fěng, Fang

doi:10.1016/j.cropro.2018.08.002

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“…The presence of straw exerts physical effects that affect weed germination, hindering or preventing seedling emergence when germination occurs (Borges et al, 2014). It occurs because the seed biomass is insufficient to break the physical barrier imposed by the straw coverage (Li et al, 2018).…”

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Straw interference in the emergence of talquezal seeds from different origins

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Straw interference in the emergence of talquezal seeds from different origins

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“…At the Serbian site, treatment with straw mulch, which decomposes more easily than wool mulch, resulted in the highest POXC level compared with the other mulch treatments; this finding is similar to the results found in Yu et al [ 31 ]. Several authors have confirmed that in soils with weak biological activity, such mulch materials (e.g., straw mulch) are most effective in terms of water use efficiency and crop results; indeed, due to their faster decomposition rate, they contribute to the improvement of soils by increasing their organic matter content and nutrient retention capacity [ 10 , 13 , 14 , 18 ]. Although sheep wool is a valuable organic material and nutrient, it decomposes more slowly on the soil surface, and thus requires a hydrophilic environment for its decomposition [ 44 ].…”

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“…On the other hand, with porous mulch materials, precipitation reaches the roots; however, evaporation losses are greater when this material is used as compared with when the previously mentioned materials are used. Several studies have examined the soil moisture retention effect of different mulch materials and the efficiency of water use efficiency with regard to plants [ 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. Their ability to suppress weeds [ 10 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 17 , 18 ] and the effects of mitigating soil erosion has also been investigated [ 10 , 19 , 20 ]; however, there is a need to specify these effects in accordance with soil parameters and the intensity level of the cropping system.…”

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“…Cultivated plants are not the only organisms to need water in the soil; indeed, the water content of the soil also significantly affects microbial activity in the soil [ 26 , 27 ], and thus, mulching can be considered an important agrotechnical method for maintaining and improving soil health [ 22 ]. The use of appropriate mulch materials results in a more balanced microclimate, as well as better heat and water management; this significantly increases the number of soil microbes and their activity also increases [ 13 , 14 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 ]. The effectiveness of different mulch materials therefore significantly depends on the climatic and physical conditions in the soil, the irrigation methods used, and the water demand of the plants.…”

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The Effect of Wool Mulch on Plant Development in the Context of the Physical and Biological Conditions in Soil

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Kovács

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Mulching techniques can comprise a solution that better utilizes precipitation and irrigation water in such a manner that mitigates soil degradation and drought damage; however, there are still gaps in the literature with regard to the effect of the use of mulch materials on the development of plant–soil–microbe interactions. Waste fibers, as alternative biodegradable mulch materials, are becoming increasingly prominent. The effect of wool mulch (WM) on water use efficiency, with regard to pepper seedlings, was investigated in different soil types (sand, clay loam, peat) in a pot experiment. Two semi-field experiments were also set up to investigate the effect of WM–plant interactions on sweet pepper yields, as compared with agro textiles and straw mulches. Soil parameters (moisture, temperature, DHA, β-glucosidase enzymes, permanganate-oxidizable carbon) were measured during the growing season. The effect of WM on yield and biomass was more significant with the less frequent irrigation and the greater water-holding capacity of soils. Microbiological activity was significantly higher in the presence of plants, and because of the water retention of WM, the metabolic products of roots and the more balanced soil temperature were caused by plants. In the sandy soil, the straw mulch had a significantly better effect on microbiological parameters and yields than the agro textiles and WM. In soils with a higher water capacity, WM is a sustainable practice for improving the biological parameters and water use efficiency of soil. The effect of WM on yields cannot solely be explained by the water retention of the mulch; indeed, the development of biological activity and plant–soil–microbe interactions in the soil are also contributing factors.

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“…It is present in many countries of the world including Pakistan (Riaz and Javed, 2011). It lies at the 10 th position in the ranking of the most hazardous weeds (Li et al, 2018), and the 7 th most destructive weed in Australia, Asia and Africa (Kaur et. al., 2014).…”

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