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Keyword: Mulching

Original Article
Effect of organic mulches on agronomic parameters – a case study of tomato crop (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)

Purpose ThePresent study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of locally available organic mulches on moisture retention, yield and irrigation water use efficiency in tomato crop. Methods The crop was grown in a randomized complete block design using pine needle mulch, wheat straw mulch and rice straw mulch as treatments and no mulch serving as control. […]

Original Article
Utilizing rice-husk waste as an effective weed control mulch for Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum ) production in a tropical environment

Purpose: The growing adverse effects of agrochemicals on environmental health and safety warrant an examination of ecologically safe alternatives for weed control. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of rice-husk waste on the growth performance and weed management (WM) of Ocimum sanctum. Method: In a randomized complete block design with three […]

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