Effects of Living Mulch and Branches Mulching on Soil Moisture, Temperature and Growth of Rain-Fed Jujube Trees

Tang, Min; Gao, Xiaodong; Wu, Pute; Li, Hongchen; Zhang, Chao

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“…The results of this study also indicate that the values of different parameters of the two planting patterns mulched with crop residues (FCRM and RBCRM) were occasionally comparable with the corresponding planting patterns mulched with plastic film (Tables 2 and 3). This may be because straw mulch, especially when chopped into small pieces, has a good ability to regulate the hydrothermal conditions of the soil by reducing soil evaporation and enhancing the soil's ability to withstand sudden oscillations in air temperature [24,26,[50][51][52]. Furthermore, the decomposition of straw mulch during growing season successfully improves several physiochemical and biological properties of soil, especially those associated with enhanced nutrient use efficiency, as well as improved soil water infiltration and retention [23,53,54].…”

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“…Thus, mulching, which refers to covering the soil surface with organic and inorganic materials, is one of the best farming practices for achieving this purpose. Mulching not only reduces soil evaporation, but also improves soil's physicochemical and biological properties, regulates soil temperature, matches water supply and demand, increases infiltration and storage of water in the root zone, restricts soil erosion, increases nutrient availability, decreases the leaching loss of fertilizers around the root zone, reduces the root-zone salinity, suppresses weed infestation, lowers the population of pathogens, and promotes carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) retention in leaves [6,8,[19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]. As a result, all the above multifaceted benefits of mulching create favorable conditions which directly and indirectly exert positive impacts on crop growth and development, not only under a limited water supply, but also under sufficient water supply conditions.…”

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Improving Morpho-Physiological Indicators, Yield, and Water Productivity of Wheat through an Optimal Combination of Mulching and Planting Patterns in Arid Farming Systems

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Mulching practices (M), which conserve soil water and improve water productivity (WP), are receiving increasing attention worldwide However, so far, little attention has been given to investigating the effects of the integrations of mulching and planting patterns (IMPPs) on spring wheat performance under arid regions conditions. A two-year field study was conducted to compare the effects of eight IMPPs on growth parameters at 80 and 100 days after sowing (DAS), growth indicators, physiological attributes, grain yield (GY), and WP of wheat under adequate (1.00 ET) and limited (0.50 ET) irrigation conditions. The IMPPs included three planting patterns (PPs), that is, flat (F), raised-bed (RB), and ridge–furrow (RF), in combination with three M, that is, no-mulch (NM), plastic film mulch (PFM), and crop residues mulch (CRM). The results indicated that PPs mulched with PFM and CRM significantly increased growth indicators, different growth parameters, physiological attributes, GY, and WP by 6.9–39.3%, 8.2–29.2%, 5.2–24.9%, 9.9, and 11.2%, respectively, compared to non-mulched PPs. The F and RB patterns mulched with CRM were more effective in improving growth parameters at 100 DAS (2.7–13.6%), physiological attributes (0.2–20.0%), GY, and WP (9.7%) than were the F and RB patterns mulched with PFM under 1.00 ET, while the opposite was true under 0.50 ET conditions. Although the RFPFM failed to compete with other IMPPs under 1.00 ET, the values of different parameters in this PP were comparable to those in F and RB patterns mulched with PFM, and were 1.3–24.5% higher than those in F and RB patterns mulched with CRM under 0.50 ET conditions. Although the RFNM did not use mulch, the values of different parameters for this PP were significantly higher than those of F and RB patterns without mulch. Irrespective of irrigation treatments, the heatmap analysis based on different stress tolerance indices identified the different PPs mulched with PFM as the best IMPPs for the optimal performance of wheat under arid conditions, followed by PPs mulched with CRM. The different growth indicators exhibited second-order and strong relationships with GY (R2 = 0.78 to 0.85) and moderate relationships with WP (R2 = 0.59 to 0.79). Collectively, we concluded that using PPs mulched with CRM is the recommended practice for achieving good performance and production for wheat under adequate irrigation, whereas using PPS mulched with PFM is recommended as a viable management option for sustainable production of wheat and improving WP under limited irrigation in arid countries.

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Improving Morpho-Physiological Indicators, Yield, and Water Productivity of Wheat through an Optimal Combination of Mulching and Planting Patterns in Arid Farming Systems

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“…For plants to retain moisture in their roots, mulch is an essential component. Plants can retain more water for longer because this protective layer decreases evaporation by shielding them from wind and sunshine (Tang et al, 2022). As an insulating layer, it controls soil temperature, reduces heat stress, and maintains consistent soil moisture levels.…”

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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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Facilitating early boreal forest succession on waste rock using Ramial Chipped Wood mulch: A five-year study

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Guittonny,

Séguin

2024

Forest Ecology and Management

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Effects of Living Mulch and Branches Mulching on Soil Moisture, Temperature and Growth of Rain-Fed Jujube Trees

Cited by 5 publications

References 36 publications

Improving Morpho-Physiological Indicators, Yield, and Water Productivity of Wheat through an Optimal Combination of Mulching and Planting Patterns in Arid Farming Systems

Improving Morpho-Physiological Indicators, Yield, and Water Productivity of Wheat through an Optimal Combination of Mulching and Planting Patterns in Arid Farming Systems

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

Facilitating early boreal forest succession on waste rock using Ramial Chipped Wood mulch: A five-year study

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