EFFECTS OF MULCHES ON EMERGENCE AND YIELD OF POTATOES
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- 1 October 1976
- journal article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Plant Science
- Vol. 56 (4) , 877-880
- https://doi.org/10.4141/cjps76-142
Abstract
Transparent and black polyethylene and polyethylene-coated black paper mulches substantially advanced plant emergence compared with emergence of potato sets in bare soil. Earlier emergence was attributed to higher soil temperatures under the mulches during the period from planting to emergence. Yields of Netted Gem and Kennebec potatoes were not increased by the use of mulches, despite the advantage of earlier emergence. Continuation of mulching after emergence was shown to be disadvantageous.Keywords
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