Plastic aprons as mulch.

M. Iqbal Sheikh; Abdul-Aleem; M. Hafeez

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Plastic aprons as mulch.

Author(s)

M. Iqbal Sheikh Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI), Peshawar, Pakistan

Abdul-Aleem Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI), Peshawar, Pakistan

M. Hafeez Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI), Peshawar, Pakistan

Abstract

Plastic aprons of different colours and thicknesses were used as a mulch for Dalbergia sissoo and Eucalyptus camaldulensis or Peshawar and Jallo. Results indicate: (1) Insignificant survival of plants (2) Better rate of growth with aprons (3) Significant effect on height by the material and colour of aprons and (4) Light resistant type of plastic was mere durable.

Publication Details

Page(s) 108-119

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Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Forestry, Volume: 25, Issue: 2, Year: 1975

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