Effect of Paddy Straw, Paddy Husk, and Cinnamon Residue as mulching in Turmeric (<em>Curcuma longa</em> L.) Cultivation in Low Country Wet Zone in Ultisols DOI Open Access

W. M. C. S. Jayaweera,

S. R. Amarasinghe, A. L. Ranawake

et al.

AGRIEAST Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 30 - 42

Published: Dec. 31, 2024

An experiment was conducted to determine the most effective mulching material for maximizing turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) yield. The study carried out in low country wet zone of Sri Lanka, specifically Ultisols, during 2021 and 2022, using locally available materials, including paddy straw, husk, cinnamon residue. A control group included, where grown without any material. experimental setup followed a Randomized Complete Block Design, with three plots, each comprising thirty plants arranged rows plot at spacing 30X30 cm between plants. Plants edges beds were excluded from data collection. While there no significant difference per plant yield husk straw (1251 g 1227 g), all materials resulted significantly higher yields compared group. Results revealed that exhibited highest (1523 suggesting is also an cultivation same as other materials. Additionally, showed tuber dimensions, such number mother rhizomes (5.97), primary fingers (31.10), secondary (134.1) control, further highlighting its effectiveness. However, had effect on leaves, leaf blade length, petiole length both treatment groups, factors may play more dominant role determining these parameters. Cinnamon residue can be achieving better Ultisols.

Language: Английский

Biodegradable film mulching increases soil microbial network complexity and decreases nitrogen-cycling gene abundance DOI
Hao Zhang, Duntao Shu, Jiaqi Zhang

et al.

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 933, P. 172874 - 172874

Published: May 3, 2024

Language: Английский

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Enhancing soil gross nitrogen transformation through regulation of microbial nitrogen-cycling genes by biodegradable microplastics DOI
Hao Zhang, Wei Zhu, Jinbo Zhang

et al.

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 478, P. 135528 - 135528

Published: Aug. 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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Long-term plastic film mulching promotes microplastic accumulation and alters gross nitrogen transformation in soil DOI
Jinrui Zhang, Kai Wang, Tianxiang Hao

et al.

Applied Soil Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 208, P. 106007 - 106007

Published: March 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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Biodegradable plastic film mulch increases the mineralisation of organic amendments and prevents nitrate leaching during the growing season in organic vegetable production DOI Creative Commons

Martin Samphire,

David R. Chadwick,

Davey L. Jones

et al.

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(3)

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Abstract Introduction Organic vegetable production relies on inputs of organic forms nitrogen (N). This presents a challenge as it needs to be mineralised by the soil microbial community. Difficulties matching timing and rate N amendments crop demand could potentially lead high rates nitrate leaching. The use plastic film mulch (PFM) has potential increase yield, accelerate mineralisation, reduce rainfall infiltration therefore Biodegradable PFM reduces risk contaminating with plastics. Although these positive effects have been proven in major conventionally grown commodity crops, PFMs are poorly understood particularly moist temperate climates prone losses via winter Materials & Methods Our plot‐scale field experiment attempted quantify effect biodegradable leaching mineralisation lettuce presence absence PFM. It took place one season within longer‐term experimental rotation. Results We used two methods measure carbon mineralisation: buried bag method showed resulted no additional mineralisation; however, ion exchange membrane indicated an 30%. During heavy at end growing season, was observed only non‐PFM plots, leading equivalent 6.3 g m −2 . led surplus mineral harvest 18.1 treatment 8.6 corresponding unmulched plots. did not more mulched plots following 6 months. Conclusion In conclusion, our evidence supports enhance sustainability systems climates.

Language: Английский

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Density functional theory calculation for understanding the roles of biochar in immobilizing exchangeable Al3 + and enhancing soil quality in acidic soils DOI Creative Commons
Debo He, Xinyi Liu,

Dongni Hu

et al.

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 290, P. 117630 - 117630

Published: Dec. 31, 2024

Language: Английский

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Long-Term Plastic Film Mulching Promotes Microplastic Accumulation and Alters Gross Nitrogen Transformation in Soil DOI
Jinrui Zhang, Kai Wang, Tianxiang Hao

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

0
Effect of Paddy Straw, Paddy Husk, and Cinnamon Residue as mulching in Turmeric (<em>Curcuma longa</em> L.) Cultivation in Low Country Wet Zone in Ultisols DOI Open Access

W. M. C. S. Jayaweera,

S. R. Amarasinghe, A. L. Ranawake

et al.

AGRIEAST Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 30 - 42

Published: Dec. 31, 2024

An experiment was conducted to determine the most effective mulching material for maximizing turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) yield. The study carried out in low country wet zone of Sri Lanka, specifically Ultisols, during 2021 and 2022, using locally available materials, including paddy straw, husk, cinnamon residue. A control group included, where grown without any material. experimental setup followed a Randomized Complete Block Design, with three plots, each comprising thirty plants arranged rows plot at spacing 30X30 cm between plants. Plants edges beds were excluded from data collection. While there no significant difference per plant yield husk straw (1251 g 1227 g), all materials resulted significantly higher yields compared group. Results revealed that exhibited highest (1523 suggesting is also an cultivation same as other materials. Additionally, showed tuber dimensions, such number mother rhizomes (5.97), primary fingers (31.10), secondary (134.1) control, further highlighting its effectiveness. However, had effect on leaves, leaf blade length, petiole length both treatment groups, factors may play more dominant role determining these parameters. Cinnamon residue can be achieving better Ultisols.

Language: Английский

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0