Effects of soil amendments on assemblages of soil mites (Acari: Oribatida, Mesostigmata) in short-rotation willow plantings in central New York

2004 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 1417-1425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria A Minor ◽  
Roy A Norton
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Soil Amendment ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Urea Fertilizer ◽  
Soil Mites ◽  
Short Rotation ◽  
Central New York ◽  
Black Plastic ◽  
And Control

We investigated the effects of several soil amendment materials, potentially useful for willow biomass crops, on the abundance, diversity, and community structure of free-living soil mites (Acari: Oribatida, Mesostigmata) in a 4-year replicated field experiment. Soil treatments included biosolids (lime-stabilized sewage sludge), chicken manure compost, urea fertilizer, black plastic mulch, and control. The predaceous Mesostigmata (40 spp.) responded differently to soil amendment treatments than did saprophagous and mycophagous Oribatida (28 spp.). The urea fertilizer had no persistent effect on mite assemblages. Plastic mulch did not affect Mesostigmata, but had a lasting detrimental effect on oribatid mites. Mesostigmatid mites benefited from application of biosolids, while Oribatida were most adversely affected by this treatment. When plastic mulch and biosolids were used together, the effect of biosolids predominated. Composted chicken manure supported abundant and diverse populations of both groups.

Use of short-rotation coppice willow crops by birds and small mammals in central New York

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 342-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven P. Campbell ◽  
Jacqueline L. Frair ◽  
James P. Gibbs ◽  
Timothy A. Volk
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Small Mammals ◽  
Short Rotation Coppice ◽  
Short Rotation ◽  
Central New York

Effects of weed and erosion control on communities of soil mites (Oribatida and Gamasina) in short-rotation willow plantings in central New York

2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 1061-1070 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria A. Minor ◽  
Roy A. Norton
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Species Richness ◽  
Community Structure ◽  
Cover Crop ◽  
Soil Microflora ◽  
Winter Rye ◽  
Soil Mites ◽  
Short Rotation ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Species Specific

Several pre-emergent herbicides (azafenidin, oxyfluorfen, and imazaquin–pendimethalin mixture), used for weed control during the establishment of short-rotation willow plantings, were tested for their impact on population density, species richness, and community structure of predaceous (Gamasina) and saprophagous and (or) mycophagous (Oribatida) soil mites. The experimental control was hand-weeded (no herbicide). Two site preparation treatments were used: conventional (disked) and erosion controlled (no-till with cover crop of winter rye). The influence of herbicide application on non-target organisms (soil mites) cannot be generalized, with groups being differentially affected. Overall, Oribatida were most affected by herbicides. Among specific herbicides, azafenidin and oxyfluorfen had a negative effect on density and species richness of soil mites. The response of Oribatida and Gamasina to herbicides was species-specific. Two species of Oribatida ( Sellnickochthonius immaculatus (Forsslund) and Liochthonius lapponicus (Trägårdh)) declined significantly in all herbicide-treated plots. The cover crop residue had positive effect on both Oribatida and Gamasina; the negative effect of herbicides on Oribatida was greatly mitigated by cover crop. Herbicides appear to reduce mite diversity and alter community structure, but they do not always affect abundance. We speculate that the sensitivity of Oribatida to herbicides can reflect the indirect impacts of herbicides on soil microflora.

scholarly journals 537 PB 043 ROWCOVER AND BLACK PLASTIC MULCH EFFECTS ON TOMATO PRODUCTIONS

HortScience ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 508d-508
Author(s):  
Ibrahim G. Rubeiz ◽  
Marlene M. Freiwat
Keyword(s):  
Air Temperature ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Fruit Setting ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Black Plastic ◽  
Effect On Yield ◽  
Yield Time ◽  
And Control

Tomato cv. Alwadi were grown under floating rowcover, black plastic mulch, mulch plus rowcover, or no protection i.e. control, for studying the effect on yield in terms of earliness, total yield and average fruit size. Early yield was significantly increased by the mulch treatment while the rowcover treatment yielded the least (P < 0.05). Total yield was increased by the mulch and mulch plus rowcover treatments, while the rowover and control treatments yielded the least (P < 0.05). Soil temperature at 10 cm depth varied between 1° to 2°C only under the different treatments. Air temperature under the rowcover exceeded 35 to 40°C on many days, hence causing fruit setting problems and resulting in reduced early yield under the rowcover. Our results show that earliness is enhanced by black plastic mulch, while the rowcover alone can have a negative effect on yield. Time of rowcover removal above the mulch warrants further research.

scholarly journals Weed Control in Tomato through Mulching Approaches

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Zabihullah Rahmani ◽  
Shah Mahmoud Faqiri ◽  
Ahmad Jawid Muradi
Keyword(s):  
Weed Control ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Barley Straw ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Transparent Plastic ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Black Plastic ◽  
And Control

The objective of this study is to evaluate effect of different types of mulches on weed control and yield of tomato in the farm of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Department were conducted in the year 2019. The method for study is completely randomized block design with three replications and four treatments such as transparent plastic, black plastic, barley straw and control (without mulch). According to the study, the control treatment, black plastic mulches were a significant effect on the number of weeds and yield of tomatoes. The maximum yields were 48.05 (ton/ha) in black plastic and the minimum yields were 19 (ton/ha) in control mulch. The present work suggests that the application of different types of mulches can be an effective method to reduce the number of weeds in a tomato farm. The black plastic mulch is recommended due to increase in the yield of tomato and also an effective practice on controlling the weeds.

scholarly journals Aluminum Foil, Aluminium-painted, Plastic, and Degradable Mulches Increase Yields and Decrease Insectvectored Viral Diseases of Vegetables

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 276-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lane Greer ◽  
John M. Dole
Keyword(s):  
Crop Yields ◽  
Insect Pests ◽  
Aluminum Foil ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Early Spring ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Weed Growth ◽  
Clear Plastic ◽  
Black Plastic ◽  
And Control

For decades, vegetable growers have used black polyethylene mulch to warm the soil in early spring, reduce weeds, and conserve soil moisture. Use of plastic mulch can increase crop yields and improve fruit quality. This article reviews research performed with plastic, aluminum foil, aluminum-painted, and degradable mulches. Most research focused on the effects of plastic mulches on insects and viruses they vector, and on yields. Aluminum foil and aluminum-painted mulches are effective at repelling insect pests, especially aphids (Aphididae) and thrips (Thripidae). Yields are often higher with black plastic compared to bare ground. Clear plastic is rarely used in the U.S. because it can encourage weed growth, unless a herbicide or fumigant is used underneath. Colored mulches can increase yields and control pests, but color may be less important than brightness of the mulch or contrast with bare soil. New forms of photodegradable mulches eliminate the need to remove and dispose of plastic at the end of the growing season, but have not been widely adapted because they tend to degrade prematurely.

scholarly journals Effect of Mulches Types Use and Chicken Manure Doses to Growth and Yield of Shallot

2020 ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Indra Dwipa ◽  
Warnita . ◽  
Yanni Savitri
Keyword(s):  
Factorial Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Tuber Weight ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Black Plastic

Aims: The research aimed to study the interaction of mulch types and chicken manure doses to growth and yield of shallot. Study Design:  Factorial design in completely randomized design with 2 factors. Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted in Panai Pasir Talang, Muaralabuh, South Solok Regency, West Sumatera, Indonesia from December 2018 to February 2019. The altitude of research site was 430 meter above sea level (asl). Methodology: Factorial design in completely randomized design with 2 factors was used in the research. First factor was much types (black plastic, silver plastic mulch and rice straw mulch). The second factor was chicken manure dose (10 ton/ha, 20 ton/ha and 30 ton/ha). The data was analyzed by Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test in 5%. Results: The result showed that there was no effect of the interaction between mulch types use and chicken manure doses on growth and yield of shallot. For single factor, the black plastic mulch was the best treatment for fresh tuber weight per hectare (11.74 ton/ha). 20 ton/ha of chicken manure dose affected the plant height, number of leaves, fresh tuber weight per hectare and dry weight per hectare. Conclusion: There was no treatment can be conducted for increasing the growth of shallot.

scholarly journals Effect of Irrigation and Mulch Materials on Growth and Yield of Wheat

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Rummana ◽  
AKMR Amin ◽  
MS Islam ◽  
GM Faruk
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Flowering Stage ◽  
Higher Plant ◽  
Main Plot ◽  
Black Plastic ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Initiation Stage ◽  
And Control

An experiment was carried out in Agronomy field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka to find out the performance of wheat (var. BARI Gom 27) as influenced by time of irrigation and different mulch materials during 2015-2016. Four levels of irrigation viz. control, one irrigation at CRI (crown root initiation) stage, one irrigation at flowering stage and two irrigations each at CRI + flowering stage; and four different mulch materials viz. control, rice straw, rice husk and plastic sheets were considered as treatment variables. The experiment was laid out in a split- plot design with three replications, assigning irrigation to main plot and mulch materials to sub plots. Results showed that time of irrigation and different mulch materials had significant effect on plant characters, yield and yield components of wheat. Two irrigations given at CRI + flowering stage resulted with significantly higher plant height, number of spikelets spike-1, number of grains spike-1, 1000- grain weight, grain yield, straw yield and harvest index over one irrigation and control plots. Among mulch materials, black plastic mulch resulted with significantly higher grain yield of wheat. The highest grains (4.15 t ha-1) and straw yields (4.25 t ha-1) were obtained with two irrigations at CRI and flowering stage with black plastic mulch for achieving higher productivity. Bangladesh Agron. J. 2018, 21(1): 71-76

Effect of Chicken Manure and Mulch Types to Growth and Yield of Shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.) in Lowland

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Dedi Azwardi ◽  
Indra Dwipa ◽  
Malin Dipinto
Keyword(s):  
Factorial Design ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Black Plastic ◽  
Range Test

Aims: The research aimed to study the interaction between chicken manure dose and mulch type to growth and yield of shallot in lowland. Study Design:  Factorial design in Randomized complete block design. Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted in experimental garden of Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, West Sumatera, Indonesia from September-December 2019. Methodology: Factorial design with 3 factors in block randomized design was used in the research. The first factor chicken manure dose that consisted of three degrees (30 ton/ha, 40 ton/ha and 50 ton/ha). The second factor was type of mulch that consisted of two degrees (black plastic mulch and silver plastic mulch). The observed parameters were height of plant, number of leaves, number of bulb per clump and dry weight per hectare. The data was analyzed by using F test in 5% and followed by Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test in 5%. Results: The result showed that the interaction between chicken manure and mulch type did not affect the growth and yield of shallot. Conclusion: Chicken manure and mulch type were not effective to use for increasing the growth and yield of shallot in same time.

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