Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted at the College of Horticulture, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Anantharajupeta, Andhra Pradesh, to evaluate different mulches for weed management in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) genotype LCA-625. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design with six treatments and three replications. Silver-on-black polythene recorded the lowest weed density (18.33 weeds m⁻²), fresh weed weight (142.67 g m⁻²) and dry weed weight (31.67 g m⁻²). It also recorded the highest weed control index (86.72%) and weed control efficiency (86.81%). Black polythene was the next most effective treatment, while unmulched control recorded maximum weed infestation.
Authors: Divyabharathi D, Urati Mahesh, Y Rammohan
Institution: Dr. Y.S.R Horticultural University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDGs: Zero hunger, Life on land
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7204499313