Vegetative and reproductive evaluation of hot peppers under different plastic mulches in poly/plastic tunnel. | [Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences • 2009]

Author(s):

1. Qumer Iqbal: Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agrculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Muhammad Amjad: Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agrculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. Muhammad Asif Ali: Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agrculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Rafique Asi: Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB) Faisalabad, Pakistan

5. Riaz Ahmad: Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Since the beginning of civilization, the man has developed technologies to increase the efficiency of food production. The use of plastic mulch in commercial vegetable production is one of these traditional techniques that have been used for centuries. Studies were conducted to assess the efficacy of plastic mulch on growth and yield of two hot pepper hybrids, viz. Sky Red and Maha in poly/plastic tunnel. The treatments were black plastic mulch, clear plastic mulch and bare soil as control. Both hot pepper hybrids mulched with black plastic showed significantly better vegetative growth (plant height, leaf area etc) and fruit yield. Clear plastic mulch significantly increased soil temperature and reduced the number of days to first flower than black plastic mulch and bare soil. However, fruit yield was higher by 39.56 and 36.49% respectively in both hybrids when they were grown on black and clear plastic mulch as compared to bare soil. Overall results indicated that the use of plastic mulch is an ideal option to maximize hot pepper productivity as well as to extend their production season in poly/plastic tunnels.

Page(s): 113-118

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume: 46, Issue: 2, Year: 2009

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