Effects of mulching with rice straw on soil chemical properties and its influence on the performance of hevea


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Samarappuli L., . and Yogaratnam N., . and Karunadasa P., . and Mitrasena U., . Effects of mulching with rice straw on soil chemical properties and its influence on the performance of hevea. pp. 263-277. ISSN 1511-1768

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The effects of mulching with rice straw on changes in soil chemical properties and its influence on growth and yield performance of Hevea under pot and field conditions were studied. The pot experiment revealed that the soil K and Mg content increased significantly with time suggesting the presence of readily available K and Mg in the straw. The P content increased up to the 6th week and decreased thereafter. The levels of N Mn and Fe also increased whereas the Zn content showed a declining trend. Soil analysis after six years of application of straw indicated a gradual build up of organic C N K P and Mg levels. Mulching also improved the cation exchange capacity of the soil. Girthing during immature period and cappability at the end of 6 years were much higher in mulched fields compared to other management practices viz. naturals and legumes. Similarly the residual effect of mulching has resulted in higher girth increment and better latex yields during the first 8 years of tapping. The response surface analysis indicates a variation in the optimum N P K levels according to management practices. It further reveals a 12-month reduction in immaturity period and an additional increase in yield of 158 kg per ha per yr due to application of rice straw together with optimum NPK levels.


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Abstract

The effects of mulching with rice straw on changes in soil chemical properties and its influence on growth and yield performance of Hevea under pot and field conditions were studied. The pot experiment revealed that the soil K and Mg content increased significantly with time suggesting the presence of readily available K and Mg in the straw. The P content increased up to the 6th week and decreased thereafter. The levels of N Mn and Fe also increased whereas the Zn content showed a declining trend. Soil analysis after six years of application of straw indicated a gradual build up of organic C N K P and Mg levels. Mulching also improved the cation exchange capacity of the soil. Girthing during immature period and cappability at the end of 6 years were much higher in mulched fields compared to other management practices viz. naturals and legumes. Similarly the residual effect of mulching has resulted in higher girth increment and better latex yields during the first 8 years of tapping. The response surface analysis indicates a variation in the optimum N P K levels according to management practices. It further reveals a 12-month reduction in immaturity period and an additional increase in yield of 158 kg per ha per yr due to application of rice straw together with optimum NPK levels.

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Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term: HEVEA
AGROVOC Term: RUBBER CROPS
AGROVOC Term: MULCHING
AGROVOC Term: RICE STRAW
AGROVOC Term: SOIL CHEMICOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
AGROVOC Term: GROWTH
AGROVOC Term: YIELDS HEVEA
AGROVOC Term: PLANTAS LACTIFERAS
AGROVOC Term: CUBRIMIENTO DEL SUELO
AGROVOC Term: PAJA DE ARROZ
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:52
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17704

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