scholarly journals Soil Temperature and Tomato Root Growth Under Black Polyethylene and Hairy Vetch Mulches

HortScience ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 850B-850
Author(s):  
John R. Teasdale ◽  
Aref A. Abdul-Baki
Keyword(s):  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Outer Edge ◽  
Hairy Vetch ◽  
Tomato Root ◽  
Vicia Villosa ◽  
Tomato Roots ◽  
Soil Temperatures ◽  
Raised Bed

Temperature and root length at selected locations within a raised bed under black polyethylene (BP), hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) residue (HV), or bare soil (BS) were measured and correlated with tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) growth. Early in the season, before the tomato leaf canopy closed, soil temperature was influenced more by vertical depth in the bed than by horizontal location across the bed. Maximum soil temperatures under BP averaged 5.7 and 3.4C greater than those under HV at 5- and 15-cm depths, respectively. More hours at temperatures >20C during the first 4 weeks probably accounted for greater early root and shoot growth and greater early yield of tomatoes grown in BP rater than in HV or BS. After canopy closure, soil temperatures under tomato foliage were reduced compared to those on the outer edge of the beds. Most tomato roots were in areas of the bed covered by the tomato canopy where temperatures in all treatments remained in the optimum 20 to 30C range almost continuously. Soil temperature, therefore, did not explain why total yield was higher in the HV than the BP or BS treatments.

scholarly journals Soil Temperature and Tomato Growth Associated with Black Polyethylene and Hairy Vetch Mulches

1995 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. 848-853 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Teasdale ◽  
Aref A. Abdul-Baki
Keyword(s):  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Outer Edge ◽  
Hairy Vetch ◽  
Vicia Villosa ◽  
Tomato Plants ◽  
Tomato Roots ◽  
Root And Shoot Growth ◽  
Soil Temperatures ◽  
Raised Bed

Temperature and root length at selected locations within a raised bed under black polyethylene, hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) residue, or bare soil were measured and correlated with tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) growth. Early in the season, before the tomato leaf canopy closed, soil temperature was influenced more by vertical depth in the bed than by horizontal position across the bed. Maximum soil temperatures under black polyethylene averaged 5.7 and 3.4C greater than those under hairy vetch at 5 and 15 cm deep, respectively. More hours at optimum temperatures for root growth (20 to 30C) during the first 4 weeks of the season probably accounted for greater early root and shoot growth and greater early yield of tomatoes grown with black polyethylene than hairy vetch residue or bare soil. After canopy closure, soil temperatures under tomato foliage within the row were reduced by an average of 5.2 and 2.2C at 5 and 15 cm deep, respectively, compared to those on the outer edge of the beds. Most tomato roots were in areas of the bed covered by the tomato canopy where temperatures in all treatments remained in the optimum 20 to 30C range almost continuously. Soil temperature, therefore, did not explain why tomato plants in the hairy vetch treatment had equal or higher total yields than the black polyethylene or unmulched treatments.

Weed Suppression by Live and Desiccated Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa)

Weed Science ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Teasdale ◽  
Craig S. T. Daughtry
Keyword(s):  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Weed Suppression ◽  
Light Extinction ◽  
Daily Maximum ◽  
Hairy Vetch ◽  
Vicia Villosa ◽  
Winter Annual ◽  
Density And Biomass ◽  
Temperature Amplitude

Hairy vetch was grown as a winter annual cover crop and evaluated for weed suppression when desiccated by paraquat or left alive until natural senescence in a 3-yr field experiment. Total weed density and biomass were variable in the desiccated hairy vetch treatment relative to a bare soil treatment but were consistently lower in the live hairy vetch treatment relative to the desiccated or bare soil treatments. An average of 87% of sites under live hairy vetch compared to 8% of sites under desiccated hairy vetch transmitted less than 1% of unobstructed sunlight. The red (660 nm) to far-red (730 nm) ratio of transmitted light was reduced by 70% under live hairy vetch compared to 17% under desiccated hairy vetch. Daily maximum soil temperature and diurnal soil temperature amplitude were reduced by live hairy vetch > desiccated hairy vetch > bare soil. Soil moisture content was greater under both live and desiccated hairy vetch compared to bare soil during droughty periods. Changes in light extinction, red to far-red ratio, and diurnal soil temperature amplitude were sufficient to explain greater weed suppression by live than desiccated hairy vetch.

scholarly journals Quality control of 10-min soil temperatures data at RMI

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Bertrand ◽  
L. González Sotelino ◽  
M. Journée
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Air Temperatures ◽  
Temperature Observation ◽  
Soil Temperatures ◽  
Different Depths ◽  
Temperature Records ◽  
Energy Processes

Abstract. Soil temperatures at various depths are unique parameters useful to describe both the surface energy processes and regional environmental and climate conditions. To provide soil temperature observation in different regions across Belgium for agricultural management as well as for climate research, soil temperatures are recorded in 13 of the 20 automated weather stations operated by the Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI) of Belgium. At each station, soil temperature can be measured at up to 5 different depths (from 5 to 100 cm) in addition to the bare soil and grass temperature records. Although many methods have been developed to identify erroneous air temperatures, little attention has been paid to quality control of soil temperature data. This contribution describes the newly developed semi-automatic quality control of 10-min soil temperatures data at RMI.

scholarly journals Local Air and Soil Temperature Modeling Using Himawari 8 Satellite Imagery

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Adhia Azhar Fauzan ◽  
Komariah Komariah ◽  
Sumani Sumani ◽  
Dwi Priyo Ariyanto ◽  
Tuban Wiyoso
Keyword(s):  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Satellite Imagery ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Pair Correlation ◽  
Satellite Image ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Temperature Modeling ◽  
Soil Temperatures

Himawari 8 satellite image, which was launched in October 2014 and began the operational in July 2015, serves to identify and track the phenomenon of rapid changes in weather. The purpose of this research was to determine the model of local air and soil temperatures using Himawari 8 satellite image. Local air and soil temperatures information was collected from the Climatology Station of Semarang district, Central Java, Indonesia. Interpretation of the Himawari 8 satellite image was performed, as well as the statistical tests of correlation and regression, according to the sun's pseudo motion. Pair correlation and regression analysis on satellite image with air temperature; and air temperature with soil temperature (bare and grass). The results showed the satellite imagery of Himawari 8 could predict the air and soil temperatures, especially bare soil. In specific, the accuracies were higher on soil temperature at 0 (surface) and 5 cm depth. But each period produced vary accuracy, due to many weather elements had may affect the air and soil temperatures.

scholarly journals Physical Characteristics of Mulches and Their Impact on Crop Response and Profitability in Muskmelon Production

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn Brandenberger ◽  
Bob Wiedenfeld
Keyword(s):  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Crop Response ◽  
Commercial Products ◽  
Soil Temperatures ◽  
Base Selection

Using polyethylene mulches has increased earliness, yields, and fruit quality in muskmelon, resulting in their extensive use for melon production with numerous commercial products. However, two problems are associated with polyethylene use: removal and disposal following production. Organic mulches are potential alternatives but, in this study, resulted in significantly lower soil temperatures than all other treatments and generally had lower yields. Soil temperature, yield, fruit size and percent soluble solids were increased by polyethylene mulches compared to bare soil. Crop response differences between polyethylene mulches were not significant for most characteristics measured. There were significant differences in durability and ease of removal of polyethylene mulches. Based our results, durability and ease of removal are the main characteristics on which to base selection. Proper mulch selection can reduce removal costs and enable commercial producers to leave a mulch in place for the production of a second crop.

Mow-kill Regulation of Winter Cereals for Spring No-till Crop Production

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik D. Wilkins ◽  
Robin R. Bellinder
Keyword(s):  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Growth Stages ◽  
Winter Cereals ◽  
No Till ◽  
Soil Temperatures ◽  
Different Growth Stages

Field studies determined the influence of developmental stage on mow-killing of winter wheat and rye. Both crops were clipped at either three or four different growth stages in 1992 and 1993. When mowed at first node, wheat biomass was 4350 and 1970 kg/ha in 1992 and 1993, respectively. At this stage, primary tiller apices were below 10 cm and regrowth was vigorous. Mowing prior to 75% heading consistently yielded more than 1000 kg/ha regrowth 8 wk later. Wheat cut after flowering produced 15 460 and 9160 kg/ha dry matter in 1992 and 1993, respectively, but less than 30 kg/ha total regrowth. At first and second node, rye produced 4440 and 1800 kg/ha biomass in 1992 and 1993. When mowed belore boot, more than 50% of the total rye biomass was due to regrowth. Rye mowed at boot yielded 6940 and 3740 kg/ha in 1992 and 1993 respectively, and regrowth measured 780 and 910 kg/ha 8 wk later. Mowing after flowering resulted in no measurable regrowth. Soil temperature and PAR were affected by mow-kill date and biomass. Biomass at first mowings (first and second node) in both wheat and rye reduced seasonal soil temperatures 3.5 C compared to bare soil temperatures; while biomass at kernal-filling lowered temperatures 6.0 C. Measured 8 wk after mowing, first node mowings absorbed between 55% and 70% PAR, while plants mowed at kernal-filling absorbed less than 5%.

Enhancing Earliness in Peppers using Rowcovers and Water-filled Tubes

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 476c-476
Author(s):  
Anusuya Rangarajan ◽  
Betsy Ingall
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
New York State ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Temperature Fluctuations ◽  
Planting Dates ◽  
York State ◽  
High Tunnels ◽  
Soil Temperatures

Vegetable growers around New York State are using rowcovers and earlier planting dates to produce early peppers, due to the higher prices received compared to the main season. However, high temperatures often achieved under the tunnels can contribute to blossom abscission of peppers. Water-filled polyethylene tubes, which are placed underneath rowcovers, have been shown to moderate temperatures under low and high tunnels. These tubes of water, placed between or as near to plant rows as possible, under the tunnel, absorb heat during the day and radiate heat during the night. Two tubes, clear and black, were compared for impact on earliness of two varieties of bell pepper. Both tubes were 12″ flat diameter and filled with water to an 8″ flat diameter. Each bed had two rows of peppers, with the water tubes placed down the center. White, perforated plastic was placed over hoops to create row tunnels. Air temperature measurements in the tunnels indicated that both the clear and black tubes decreased the daytime temperatures compared to the tubeless tunnels. The black tubes absorbed more heat during the day. At night, both tubes were equally effective at providing a slight warming of tunnel canopy temperatures. However, clear tubes kept soil temperatures warmer at night and reduced overall soil temperature fluctuations. The black tubes showed no advantage for regulating soil temperature. No significant differences were detected for total yield among different water tubes or cultivars. However, clear tubes contributed to a 30% increase in early yields, compared to control or black tubes. Economics of water tube use in early pepper production will be presented.

scholarly journals Seasonal Changes in Soil and Air Temperature at Three Locations in Puerto Rico, 1963-67

1969 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Lugo-López ◽  
Modesto Capiel
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Soil Cover ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Adequate Explanation ◽  
The North ◽  
Air Temperatures ◽  
Soil Temperatures

Soil temperature data at Río Piedras in the north, Lajas in the southwest, and Fortuna in the south, are given in this paper for the 5-year period 1963- 67. Seasonal variations in soil and air temperatures follow distinct patterns somewhat, depending on the nature of the soil cover and rainfall. Mean maximum and minimum temperatures at the 2-inch depth, respectively, are: Río Piedras, 96.2° F. and 79.6° F.; Lajas, 102.1° F. and 69.0° F.; and Fortuna, 93.2° F. and 79.1° F. The corresponding soil temperatures at the 8-inch depth, respectively, are: Río Piedras, 80.5° F. and 77.4° F.; Lajas, 83.4° F. and 77.8° F.; and Fortuna, 85.7° F. and 82.7° F. The differences and trends of soil temperature at 2-inch and 8-inch depths can find adequate explanation when soil moisture and soil cover are considered. However, the differences between maximum and minimum soil temperatures at 8 inches of depth are roughly one fifth of the corresponding ones at the 2-inch depth. The maximum and minimum air temperature at Lajas, Fortuna and Río Piedras are much more similar to each other than the corresponding soil temperature, especially at the 2-inch depth. This is mainly because air temperature is rather measured on a macro and integrating scale while soil temperature measurements exhibit localized effects of soil cover and soil moisture. It was found that highly significant 2-inch soil-air temperature relationships are evident under bare soil conditions. The same relationships were not significant under sod cover at Fortuna.

scholarly journals MINIMUM TILLAGE AND NITROGEN INTERACTIONS IN PRODUCTION OF FALL BROCCOLI

HortScience ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 1158c-1158
Author(s):  
B. W. Roberts ◽  
Bob Cartwright
Keyword(s):  
Secale Cereale ◽  
Soil Cover ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
No Tillage ◽  
Hairy Vetch ◽  
Vicia Villosa ◽  
Minimum Tillage ◽  
Soil Covers ◽  
Four Levels

Raised beds approximately 20 cm tall by 76 cm wide were formed on 1.8 m centers in the spring of 1988 and 1989. Beds were either left bare or seeded with rye (Secale cereale) or hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) at 84 or 45 kg ha-1 respectively. All plots were sprayed with glyphosate in August of each year. In 1988, a 30 cm strip was tilled in the center of each bed. In 1989, there was no tillage or mowing.The design was a randomized complete block with four levels of nitrogen (45, 90, 134, and 179 kg ha-1) at each soil cover. Broccoli seedlings were transplanted in double rows on 30 cm spacings into the plots each year in late August.Height of the raised beds was maintained with both rye and vetch. Broccoli yields were highest in the bare soil treatments In 1988, the lowest yield was with vetch, and in 1989 the lowest yield was with rye. There was a positive linear yield response to nitrogen. The number of heads harvested did not differ significantly between soil covers

scholarly journals The Effects of Colored Plastic Mulches and Row Covers on the Growth and Yield of Okra

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 224-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garry G. Gordon ◽  
Wheeler G. Foshee ◽  
Stewart T. Reed ◽  
James E. Brown ◽  
Edgar L. Vinson
Keyword(s):  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Bare Soil ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Row Covers ◽  
Air Temperatures ◽  
Soil Temperatures ◽  
Black Plastic

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus ‘Clemson Spineless’) was grown on an Orangeburg sandy loam soil in Shorter, AL. Okra was direct-seeded in single rows. Treatments consisted of five mulch colors: black, white, red, silver, and blue installed either with or without spun-bonded row cover. Soil temperatures were 4 to 7 °C lower than air temperatures in all treatments. The use of darker (black, blue, red) -colored plastic mulches increased early and total yield of okra compared with bare soil with and without row cover. Increased soil and air temperatures did not always correlate to an increase in yield. It can be concluded that the use of dark plastic mulch is advantageous to growers of okra in climates that do not have cool springs, but the added use of row covers to plastic mulch has no effect on growth and yield. The profit of marketable okra produced using a row cover was $1.37 versus $1.35 per pound without a cover in 2003 and $1.28 versus $1.29 per pound in 2004. Blue plastic mulch is ≈$0.08 per foot more expensive than black plastic. Our data do not show an economic advantage for blue over black mulch for okra, but the positive effect cited by other authors may be more pronounced with leafy vegetables.

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