Black Polyethylene Mulch Does Not Reduce Yield of Cucumbers Double-cropped with Tomatoes under Heat Stress

Black polyethylene mulch is preferred for producing early spring tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) because of its warming effect on the soil around the roots. However, using the same mulch for double-cropping cucumbers (Cucumis sativus L.) with tomatoes is considered by some growers to be undesirable because of the belief that heat accumulation under the mulch in midsummer or early fall is detrimental to cucumber yield. Eight studies were conducted from July to September in 1994, 1995, and 1996 to determine the effects of mulching spring tomatoes with black vs. white polyethylene mulch on the growth and yield of subsequent cucumber crops. Soil temperature recorded after planting cucumbers ≈4:00 pm for 3 weeks was higher under black mulch than under white mulch. Color of the mulch did not affect leaf length, leaf width, and plant dry weight of cucumbers in six of the eight studies. Cucumbers grown on black mulch produced longer leaves in one study and wider leaves in two studies, and plant dry weight was lower in two studies. Mulch color had no significant effect on the premium or total yields of cucumbers in all but one study. Cucumbers grown on black mulch produced lower percentages of culls in two studies.

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Feasibility of Improving Cucumber Yield without Chemical Control in Soils Susceptible to Nematode Buildup

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.29.10.1136 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 29 (10) ◽

pp. 1136-1138 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

H.Y. Hanna ◽

P.D. Colyer ◽

T.L. Kirkpatrick ◽

D.J. Romaine ◽

P.R. Vernon

Keyword(s):

Chemical Control ◽

Total Yield ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Stem Length ◽

Yield Response ◽

Root Knot Nematode ◽

Double Cropping ◽

Direct Seeded ◽

Cucumber Yield

Studies were conducted for 2 years in root-knot-nematode-infested soils to determine growth and yield response of `Dasher II' cucumbers (Cucumis sativus L.) to double-cropping with nematode-resistant tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.), using nematode-free cucumber transplants and preplant treatment with ethoprop nematicide. Cucumbers grown following the nematode-resistant `Celebrity' tomato during the same season produced significantly more plant dry weight, more fruit per plant, and higher premium and total yields than did cucumbers double-cropped with the nematode-susceptible `Heatwave' tomato in both years. The cucumber produced longer stems in 1992 and fewer culls in 1993 following resistant tomatoes. Cucumber plants raised in nematode-free soilless mix for 3 weeks before transplanting produced significantly longer stems and more plant dry weight than did direct-seeded cucumbers in 1992, but not in 1993; however, they produced significantly higher premium yield in both years, and higher total yield, more fruit per plant, and fewer culls in 1993. Preplant treatment with ethoprop significantly increased cucumber stem length, dry weight, premium and total yield, and number of fruit per plant in 1992 but not in 1993. Ethoprop treatment had no effect on the percentage of culls in either year. Chemical name used: O-ethyl S,S-dipropyl phosphorodithioate (ethoprop).

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Double-cropping Muskmelons with Nematode-resistant Tomatoes Increases Yield, but Mulch Color Has No Effect

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.35.7.1213 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 35 (7) ◽

pp. 1213-1214 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

H.Y. Hanna

Keyword(s):

Growth Yield ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Residual Effects ◽

Marketable Yield ◽

Tomato Cultivar ◽

Double Cropping ◽

Tomato Cultivars ◽

Susceptible Tomato ◽

Polyethylene Mulch

A study was conducted in Summer 1996 and 1997 to determine the residual effects of planting nematode-resistant vs. susceptible tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) cultivars and use of white vs. black polyethylene mulch on the growth and yield of a subsequent muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) crop. Tomato cultivars were planted in early April and harvested in June and early July. Muskmelons were planted in late July on the same beds. Muskmelons, planted after the nematode-resistant tomato cultivar Celebrity, produced significantly greater marketable yield and more fruit per hectare in both years than did muskmelons planted after the nematode-susceptible tomato cultivar Heatwave. Plant dry weight of muskmelons was greater and the percentage of their galled roots was smaller when planted after nematode-resistant tomatoes than when planted after nematode-susceptible ones. Mulching tomatoes with black or white polyethylene had no significant effect on growth, yield, and root galling of subsequent muskmelon crops.

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Growth and Yield Response of Rodent Tuber (Typhonium flagelliforme (Lodd.) Blume) under Different Light Intensities and Concentrations of Paclobutrazol

Jurnal Jamu Indonesia ◽

10.29244/jji.v1i3.22 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 29-35

Author(s):

Noorwitri Utami ◽

Lukita Devy ◽

Arief Arianto

Keyword(s):

Light Intensity ◽

Concentration Level ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Leaf Length ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Yield Response ◽

Full Sunlight ◽

Anticancer Treatment ◽

Main Plot ◽

Number Of Leaves

Rodent tuber (Typhonium flagelliforme (Lodd) Blume) is one of the medicinal plants used for anticancer treatment, but the information on the cultivation of the plant is limited. The objectives of this research was to study the effect of light intensity and concentration level of paclobutrazol on growth and yield of rodent tuber. This research was conducted at Puspiptek Serpong, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia. This experiment arranged in a split plot design with three replications. The main plot is light intensity (35, 55, and 100%). The sub plot is concentration level of paclobutrazol (0, 50, 100, and 150 ppm). Paclobutrazol applied as soil drench at one month after planting. In each application 500 ml solution was used. Variables observed consisted of plant height, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, leaf and tuber fresh weight; and leaf and tuber dry weight. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and Duncan Multiple Range test at 5%. The result showed that interaction between light intensity and paclobutrazol affected the whole observed variable. Dry weight of tuber under 35% light intensity was lower than those in other light intensity for all treatments of paclobutrazol. Full sunlight intensity showed better dry weight in all treatments of paclobutrazol. However the dry weight decreasing significantly at 150 ppm paclobutrazol, but still higher than those in 35% light intensity. Therefore, rodent tuber is better cultivated under full sunlight and 55% light intensity with 100 ppm paclobutrazol.

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Effect of green manure along with nitrogenous fertilizer on the growth and yield of turmeric (curcuma longa l.) of Bangladesh

International Journal of Advanced Geosciences ◽

10.14419/ijag.v6i1.11713 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 140

Author(s):

Mahbuba Ferdous ◽

Mohammad Kabirul Islam ◽

Md. Monirul Islam ◽

Md Isfatuzzaman Bhuyan ◽

Md Sazedul Islam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Green Manure ◽

Curcuma Longa ◽

Maximum Yield ◽

Coastal Region ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Leaf Length ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Nitrogenous Fertilizer ◽

Combined Application

Turmeric is an important spice crop of Bangladesh. A field experiment was conducted at farmer’s field of North Jhatibunia, Mirzagonj, Patuakhali during April, 2015 to February, 2016. The study was performed to find out the effect of green manure and nitrogenous fertilizer on the growth and yield of turmeric (BARI Halud-2), in coastal region of Bangladesh. In this study different combinations of green manure along with nitrogenous fertilizer were used. There was eight treatment combinations (viz. 7 ton biomass/ha + 100 kg N/ha, 7 ton biomass/ha + 80 kg N/ha, 7 ton biomass/ha + 60 kg N/ha, 7 ton biomass/ha + 40 kg N/ha, 7 ton biomass/ha + 20 kg N/ha, 7 ton biomass/ha, 100 kg N/ha and control). The highest number of leaves per plant (11.67) were recorded by the combined application of 7 ton biomass/ha along with 100 kg N/ha. The highest plant height (80.70 cm) and the longest leaf length (47.33 cm) were recorded by the application of 100 kg N/ha. The highest number of tillers per plant (7.67), maximum number of primary rhizomes per plant (9.00), maximum fresh weight of clump (189.67 g), highest fresh weight of roots (48.01 g), maximum fresh weight of rhizomes (277.70 g), maximum dry weight of clump (20.01 g), highest dry weight of roots (9.25 g), maximum dry weight of rhizomes (67.50 g) and maximum yield of fresh rhizome per hectare (6.64 tons) were recorded by the combined application of 7 ton /ha biomass+ 40 kg N/ha. Highest number of secondary rhizomes per plant (17.00) and maximum number of tertiary rhizomes per plant (7.00) were recorded by the application of 7 ton biomass/ha + 60 kg N/ha. With a few exception, the best performance in terms of growth and yield of turmeric were found from the combination of 7 ton biomass /ha + 40 kg N/ha.

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Effect of Prior Heat Stress on the Early Growth of Carica papaya

Notulae Scientia Biologicae ◽

10.15835/nsb549149 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 508-512

Author(s):

Gideon Olarewaju OKUNLOLA ◽

Adekunle Ajayi ADELUSI

Keyword(s):

Heat Stress ◽

Leaf Area ◽

Carica Papaya ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Experimental Period ◽

Leaf Length ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Shoot Height ◽

Chlorophylls A And B

The experiment was carried out to determine the effects of heat stress on some growth parameters like shoot height, leaf area, fresh weight, dry weight as well as the accumulation of chlorophylls in Carica papaya. Seedlings of C. papaya were exposed to prior heat stress at 40 °C. A group of plants was placed in a Gallenkamp oven for four hours; another group of plants was placed in the oven for eight hours while the third group of plants was placed in a dark cupboard for the period of eight hours. Sampling was carried out at weekly intervals starting from seven days after treatment. Plants were randomly picked from each of the three treatments. Three replicates were used for each parameter. The results obtained from the study showed that there was an increment in the shoot height, leaf area, fresh weight and dry weight from the beginning to the end of the experimental period. However, the accumulation of chlorophylls did not follow a particular pattern. The analysis of variance carried out on the data obtained showed that heat stress had a significant effect on the petiole length, shoot height, leaf length, leaf width, leaf area, fresh weight and dry weight. Heat stress, however, did not produce a significant effect on the accumulation of chlorophylls a and b and total chlorophyll.

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542 Sulfur Source, Rate, and Method of Application for Polyethylene-mulched Tomato

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.35.3.489a ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 489A-489

Author(s):

Anas D. Susila ◽

Sal J. Locascio

Keyword(s):

Dry Weight ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Sulfur Source ◽

Marketable Yield ◽

Measured Variable ◽

P Concentration ◽

Source Rate ◽

S Application ◽

Polyethylene Mulch ◽

Very High

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) was grown with polyethylene mulch and drip irrigation on a Millhopper fine sandy soil testing very high in P and low in organic matter during two season to evaluate the effect of S source, rate, and application methods on plant growth and yield of fruit. S rates of 34 and 68 kg S/ha were applied preplant (broadcast in the bed), by drip (10 weekly drip application), and by split applications (40% preplant and 60% drip). In split applications, S sources evaluated were ammonium sulfate and ammonium thiosulfate. Plant height was increased with S application from 0 to 68 kg S/ha in both studies. However, response on plant dry weight only occurred in Spring 1999. Total marketable yield was 17.9 tons/ha with 0 kg S/ha and was increased quadraticaly to 48.1 tons/ha with application of 68 kg S/ha in Spring 1999, but no response to S was obtained in the Spring 1998 study. Measured variable were not affected by S source and methods of application. Increasing S application from 0 to 68 kg S/ha reduced leaf and plant tissue P concentration 14% and 12% at mid season and 26% and 25% at late-season sampling, respectively. Application of 68 kg S/ha reduced soil pH ≈0.3 unit at the end of the season in both studies.

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UPAYA PENINGKATAN HASIL MENTIMUN SECARA ORGANIK DENGAN SISTEM TASALAMPOT

JURNAL AGROTEKNOLOGI ◽

10.24014/ja.v6i1.1372 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 17

Author(s):

INDAH PERMANASARI ◽

AULIA RANI ANNISAVA

Keyword(s):

Oil Palm ◽

Block Design ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Poultry Manure ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Agricultural Practice ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Crop Density ◽

Cucumber Yield

Utilization of organic material in crop farming is one of the methods to exploit the local wisdom in agricultural practice. The research was conducted from June to September 2012 in the research farm, State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau. The objective of the research was to investigate the effects of organic materials and crop density ? in growth and yield on cucumber. Randomized block design with 2 factors and 4 replications was employed in this study. The first factor consists of three levels organic fertilizer treatments i.e. no fertilizer, poultry manure, and compost of oil palm empty bunch. Second factor comprises of three levels of crop density i.e. 1, 2, and 3 plants per pot).. The results showed that there was significant increase on growth and yield on cucumber with poultry manure treatment compare to that of with compost of oil palm empty bunch. Increasing crop density ? improves the number and weight of cucumber yield per pot, even though, some parameters, i.e. number of leaves, stem diameter, crop dry weight, productive number of branches, cucumber size and cucumber weight per plant were significantly decreased.

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TOMATOES AND CUCUMBERS ARE A GOOD COMBINATION FOR A DOUBLE-CROPPING SYSTEM.

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.30.3.428b ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 428b-428

Author(s):

H.Y. Hanna

Keyword(s):

Lycopersicon Esculentum ◽

Drip Irrigation ◽

Total Yield ◽

Cropping System ◽

Good Combination ◽

Undesirable Effect ◽

Tomato Crop ◽

Double Cropping ◽

Cucumber Yield ◽

Polyethylene Mulch

Several studies were conducted to determine the effect of using tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) plant skeletons as a support for trellised cucumbers (Cucumis sativus L.) double-cropped with tomatoes. In addition, the effect of mulch color, drip irrigation, and root-knot nematodes on subsequent cucumber yield also were examined. The presence of tomato skeletons significantly reduced the total yield (U.S. Fancy, no. 1, and no. 2), but not the premium (U.S. Fancy, no. 1) yield of cucumbers. Black polyethylene mulch used for the previous tomato crop had no undesirable effect on cucumber yield compared to the white mulch. Drip irrigated cucumber using same tomato irrigation lines significantly increased cucumber yield compared to nonirrigated cucumber. Cucumbers planted after nematode resistant tomatoes produced significantly higher yields than cucumber planted after nematode-susceptible tomatoes.

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Effects of seedling age and potassium fertilizer on growth and yield of summer onion

Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition ◽

10.18801/ajcsp.040120.17 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 134-140

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Leaf Length ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Leaf Number ◽

Combined Effects ◽

Potassium Fertilizer ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Seedling Age ◽

Different Doses

An experiment was conducted at the Horticulture Farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh to assess the effects of seedling age and potassium fertilizer to improve summer onion production (cv. BARI Piaj-3). The experiment consisted of two factors; Factor A: three seedling age, viz. 35; 40 and 45 days old and Factor B: four different doses of potassium, viz. 0; 40; 80 and 120 kg/ha-1. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The effect of different seedling age and potassium fertilizer and their combined effects showed significant variations in growth and yield of onion. In case of seedling age, the highest plant height (56.58 cm), leaf number (12.37) per plant, leaf length (41.77 cm), yield of bulb per plot (1.96 kg) and yield of bulb (19.64 t/ha) were recorded from 45 day old seedling. In case of different doses of potassium, the highest plant height (58.82 cm), leaf number per plant (13.93), leaf length (43.69 cm), yield of bulb per plot (1.90 kg) and yield of bulb (19.00 t/ha) were recorded from 120 kg K ha-1. Combined effects of seedling age and potassium fertilizer exhibited significant variation on plant height at different days after transplant (DAT), leaf number per plant, leaf length, bulb diameter, pseudostem diameter, fresh weight of bulb, dry weight of bulbs, fresh weight of foliage, dry weight of foliage, yield of bulbs per plot and yield of bulbs (t/ha). The highest bulb yields per plot (2.31 kg) as well as per hectare (23.05 tons) were achieved from the treatment combination of 45 day old seedling and 120 kg K ha-1.

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GROWTH AND YIELD OF SHALLOT LEMBAH PALU VARIETY ON DIFFERENT DIRECTION AND FORM OF SEEDBEDS GROWING ON DRY LAND

AGROLAND The Agricultural Sciences Journal ◽

10.22487/j24077593.2016.v3.i1.8121 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Anshar ◽

Imam Wahyudi ◽

Bahrudin Bahrudin

Keyword(s):

Dry Weight ◽

Leaf Length ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Dry Land ◽

Main Plot ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Total Dry Weight ◽

The Village ◽

Central Sulawesi ◽

Slope Direction

This study aimed to determine the growth and yield of shallot Lembah Palu variety planted on dry land with different direction and form of seedbeds. It have been carried out in January-April 2013 in the village of Guntarano, Tanantovea Sub Districts, District of Donggala, Central Sulawesi. This study used a Spilt Plot Design. The main plot was the seedbed direction (A) consisting of: (A1) = seedbeds in the direction of the slope of the land, and (A2) = seedbeds crossed the slope direction. Sub-plot was the form of beds (B) comprises of: (B1) = depth seedbeds and (B2) = high seedbeds. Each treatment was repeated 3 times, so that there were 12 experimental units. The research found that (i) the direction of the beds as well as its interaction with the form of beds did not significantly affect the growth and yield of shallot ‘Lembah Palu’ on dry land. (ii) depth seedbeds produces the number of leaves, leaf length, leaf dry weight, total leaf areaper plant, and total dry weight per plant, and the number of tubers per clump and the weight of the harvested dry tuber per hectare was higher than high seedbeds form.

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