Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science · 2004 · 12 citations · 0 references
AgricultureAgronomySoil SciencesPlant NutritionSoil FertilitySoil ScienceCrop GrowthMulching PracticesPlant GrowthSoil DevelopmentSoil Fertility EvaluationSoil QualityMoisture ContentMulched PlantingMulching Effects On Soil FertilityMulching Effects On Soil MoistureMulching For Moisture ConservationPolyethylene FilmPorositySoil Moisture Under Mulching
This study was carried out to obtain basic information on cultivation of Curcuma longa L. in southern part of Korea. The results were summaried as follows. Mulching of both transparent polyethylene film and black polyethylene film improved the soil characters such as soil porosity and soil moisture content. The rate of emergency after winter was increased by mulching. Growth of Curcuma longa L. was accelerated by mulching of transparent polyethylene film and black polyethylene film mulched.