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Effect of Black Plastic Mulch and Raised Beds on Sweet Potato Growth and Root Yield in a Northern Region

Year: 1983

Type: article

Abstract: Growth of ‘Jewel’ sweet potato [ Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] plants was increased significantly by black plastic mulch. Leaf area, number of leaves, and total shoot dry weight were significantly larger for mulched than for unmulched plants. Marketable root yield was increased significantly by black plastic mulch and raised beds. The highest root yield (18.6 MT/ha) was obtained from mulch-covered raised beds.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.18.4.467

Authors: George J. Hochmuth, John C. Howell

Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst

Language: English

Topic: Irrigation Practices and Water Management

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000