Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science · 1991 · 13 citations · 1 references
AgricultureAgronomyCrop SciencesCrop ManagementCrop ProductionIrrigation ManagementCrop DevelopmentCrop Water RequirementsDryland Cropping SystemsIrrigationIrrigation SystemsMulching PracticesCrop Response To IrrigationFloweringMoistureMulch-based Water ConservationMulching Effects On Water UseMulching StrategiesSeed Yield ImprovementStraw Mulch
Abstract In a two years field study on effect of irrigation at vegetative and flowering stages occurring at 40 and 60 days after sowing, respectively alongwith straw mulch ca. 5 t/ha were found to have beneficial effect on growth, yield attributes and seed yield of horsegram ( Dolichos biflorus Roxb.). Application of mulches significantly increased pods/plants, seeds/pod, test weight and seed yield and maintained better soil moisture during crop growth in semi‐arid lateritic region of Indian sub‐tropics. Mulches proved useful to conserve more moisture in soil profile and thereby increased the water use efficiency of the crop; straw mulch was found superior to leaf mulch.
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