Economic Profitability of Sweet Pepper Production under Different Irrigation Levels and Polyethylene Mulch in a Plastic Greenhouse

Abdrabbo, M. A. A.; Mohamed, Amina; Hashem, Fadl A.; Hegab, Ahmed S.

doi:10.19041/apstract/2018/3-4/13

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“…The effects of various mulches on a variety of plants, including eggplant [248] and tomato [249], have been studied. Abdrabbo et al [24] stated that the plant response to the plastic mulch depends on the plant cultivar, the materials used, and the environmental conditions. Mulch application improved the water status of sweet cherry crops, according to Yin et al [249].…”

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“…The main goals of mulching are to limit evaporation or water erosion [20], boost soil temperature, improve the soil water supply capacity [21,22], and suppress weeds [23]. Mulching causes improvement in crop production, fosters plant growth, and reduces water usage [24,25] as shown in Figure 3. This review compiled information about mulching, different types of mulching materials, water conservation through mulching, and the effects of diverse mulching soil environments on crop growth and development.…”

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Mulching as a Sustainable Water and Soil Saving Practice in Agriculture: A Review

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This research was carried out in order to demonstrate that mulching the ground helps to conserve water, because agricultural sustainability in dryland contexts is threatened by drought, heat stress, and the injudicious use of scarce water during the cropping season by minimizing surface evaporation. Improving soil moisture conservation is an ongoing priority in crop outputs where water resources are restricted and controlled. One of the reasons for the desire to use less water in agriculture is the rising demand brought on by the world’s growing population. In this study, the use of organic or biodegradable mulches was dominated by organic materials, while inorganic mulches are mostly comprised of plastic-based components. Plastic film, crop straw, gravel, volcanic ash, rock pieces, sand, concrete, paper pellets, and livestock manures are among the materials put on the soil surface. Mulching has several essential applications, including reducing soil water loss and soil erosion, enriching soil fauna, and improving soil properties and nutrient cycling in the soil. It also reduces the pH of the soil, which improves nutrient availability. Mulching reduces soil deterioration by limiting runoff and soil loss, and it increases soil water availability by reducing evaporation, managing soil temperature, or reducing crop irrigation requirements. This review paper extensively discusses the benefits of organic or synthetic mulches for crop production, as well as the uses of mulching in soil and water conservation. As a result, it is very important for farmers to choose mulching rather than synthetic applications.

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Mulching as a Sustainable Water and Soil Saving Practice in Agriculture: A Review

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“…Mulching's main objectives are to limit weed growth, improve moisture retention, increase soil warming, and decrease water evaporation (Gan et al, 2013). According to studies, mulching can boost crop growth, yields, and water use (Chaudhary et al, 2003;Abdrabbo et al, 2017;Yu et al, 2018;Ali Mozaffari, 2022).…”

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“…The effects of different mulches on various plants, such as tomatoes and eggplant, have been investigated (Rodan et al, 2020). According to Abdrabbo et al (2017), the reaction of plants to plastic mulch is impacted by the kind of plant materials utilized and the surrounding environment. A study by Yin et al (2012) found that mulching improved sweet cherry crops' water status.…”

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Enhancing crop yield and conserving soil moisture through mulching practices in dryland agriculture

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Asefa Bogale

2024

Front. Agron.

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Dryland agriculture requires the efficient utilization of water resources and the implementation of water-conserving technologies. Mulching is a water conservation practice used in arid land areas to preserve soil moisture, control temperature, and minimize soil evaporation rates. Organic mulching minimizes soil deterioration, enhances organic matter, and boosts the soil’s ability to retain water. Mulching can help keep moisture in the root zone, allowing plants to receive water for extended periods. Mulching with composted yard waste led to higher soil nutrient levels, including phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and organic matter when compared to uncovered soil. Under plastic mulch, soluble nutrients such as nitrate (NO3−), ammonium (NH4+), calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), potassium (K+), and fulvic acid are released as organic matter decomposes, enhancing the soil’s nutrient availability. Mulching has several advantages for dryland agriculture, such as reducing soil water loss, soil erosion, weed growth, water droplet kinetic energy, and competition for nutrients and water with nearby fields. This review article aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of ground mulching in water conservation. This is particularly important in arid regions where agricultural sustainability is at risk due to drought, heat stress, and the inefficient use of limited water resources during the cropping season. Ground mulching is essential for minimizing surface evaporation and hence decreasing water loss. This review research thoroughly examines the advantages of organic and synthetic mulches in crop production, as well as their use in the preservation of soil and water resources.

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“…Supplemental irrigation is used in more than 40% of the world's food production (Ahmad, 2016). With limited irrigation resources in Egypt and a gradual rise in population, efficient water utilisation through irrigation is becoming increasingly crucial (Abdrabbo et al, 2017).…”

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Comparative Between Water Level and Soil Cover Material on Growth, Productivity and Water Use Efficiency of Hot Pepper Plant

A. Abdrabbo,

M. Younis,

M.Aly

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Plant. phy. Soil. Chem.

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Two field experiments were conducted during the two successive winter seasons of 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 on the experimental farm belonging to the Central Laboratory for Agricultural Climate, Agricultural Research Center, Giza Governorate, and Egypt. The study comprised three irrigation levels (50, 75, and 100% of estimated water requirement based on climatic data) and four soil cover treatments namely transparent polyethylene mulch (PE), rice straw (RS), date palm fiber wastes (DPf) and control (bare soil). Hot pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum L.), Super Noura F1 hybrid. Hot pepper transplants were cultivated in the field in the first week of September for both seasons. The main results show that using 100% water level led to increased vegetative and yield of hot pepper during both seasons followed by using 75% while deficit irrigation gave the lowest hot pepper growth and yield. Using 75% water level gave the highest water use efficiency. Using PE mulch led to increasing the soil temperature during the growth season followed by rice straw mulch whereas the date palm fiber wastes mulch decrease soil temperature during both seasons. Moreover, PE treatment led to an increase in the growth and yield of hot pepper during both seasons. Control treatment combined with a 50% water level decreased the growth and productivity of hot pepper during the two seasons.

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Economic Profitability of Sweet Pepper Production under Different Irrigation Levels and Polyethylene Mulch in a Plastic Greenhouse

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Mulching as a Sustainable Water and Soil Saving Practice in Agriculture: A Review

Mulching as a Sustainable Water and Soil Saving Practice in Agriculture: A Review

Enhancing crop yield and conserving soil moisture through mulching practices in dryland agriculture

Comparative Between Water Level and Soil Cover Material on Growth, Productivity and Water Use Efficiency of Hot Pepper Plant

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