Straw mulch increases potato yield and suppresses weeds in an organic production system

Genger, Ruth K.; Rouse, D. I.; Charkowski, Amy O.

doi:10.1080/01448765.2017.1371077

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“…The benefit of mulching is its ability to reduce evaporation, increase moisture retention, regulate temperature, enhance nutrient availability, and root absorption, suppress weeds, decrease salinity, promote biological activity, control crop pests and diseases [ 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 ].…”

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Biodegradable Nonwoven Agrotextile and Films—A Review

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As society becomes more aware of environmental pollution, global warming, and environmental disasters, people are increasingly turning to sustainable materials and products. This includes agrotextiles in a wide range of products, including nonwoven agrotextiles for mulching. This review provides insight into relevant available data and information on the condition, possibilities, and trends of nonwoven mulches from natural fibres, biopolymers, and recycled sources. The basic definitions and differences between biodegradation and composting processes are explained, and the current standards related to biodegradation are presented. In addition, an insight into the biodegradation of various nonwoven mulches and films, including their advantages and disadvantages, is provided, to predict the future directions of nonwoven mulches development.

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“…The effect of organic mulch on potato yield remained similar when it was assessed on different soil types, with a greater increase compared to yield without a mulch cover [56]. In addition, mulch can mitigate water and heat stresses by increasing soil moisture and reducing soil temperature, respectively, promoting a higher yield [57] (Figure 4). The combination of mulch and a closer distance (between 30 and 60 cm between plants and rows, respectively) was more appropriate when comparing different plant spacings because the lower soil temperature promoted a better accumulation of carbohydrates in the tubers [42].…”

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Potato Zero-Tillage and Mulching Is Promising in Achieving Agronomic Gain in Asia

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Rice-based systems have recently been recognized as the most critical plant source of C emissions worldwide. Globally, rice production is highest in Asia. Actions to introduce sustainable intensification practices into existing rice lands or diversifying with lower C-emitting crops such as potatoes will be crucial to mitigate climate change. The objective of this study is to analyze the effect of potato cultivation under zero/minimum-tillage and/or organic mulching (with emphasis on rice-straw) (PZTM) on key performance indicators that are crucial to achieving agronomic gains in Asia. Forty-nine studies were selected and systematically reviewed to address the study objective. Studies reveal a consensus of increase in yield, profitability, nutrient-use efficiency, and water productivity, promoted by the significant soil moisture conservation in PZTM. There is inconsistent evidence that zero-tillage benefits weed control, but its effectiveness is enhanced by mulching. Even if soil organic matter is increased (+13–33%) and zero-tillage is the main factor driving the reduction in C footprint, no values of kg CO2 eqha−1 have been reported in PZTM to date. Only a small fraction (∼2%) of the rice-cultivated areas (RCA) is intensified with potato cultivation. That way, scaling-up PZTM among rice farmers has large potential (∼24% RCA) to increase the sustainable intensification of rice-based systems in Asia.

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Mulches for Weed Control

Jabran

2019

Role of Mulching in Pest Management and Agricultural Sustainability

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Straw mulch increases potato yield and suppresses weeds in an organic production system

Cited by 12 publications

References 23 publications

Biodegradable Nonwoven Agrotextile and Films—A Review

Biodegradable Nonwoven Agrotextile and Films—A Review

Potato Zero-Tillage and Mulching Is Promising in Achieving Agronomic Gain in Asia

Mulches for Weed Control

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