Effect of different mulch materials on winter wheat production in desalinized soil in Heilonggang region of North China

Freshwater shortage is the main problem in Heilonggang lower-lying plain, while a considerable amount of underground saline water is available. We wanted to find an effective way to use the brackish water in winter wheat production. Surface mulch has significant effect in reducing evaporation and de...

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Published in:Journal of Zhejiang University. B. Science 2006-11, Vol.7 (11), p.858-867
Main Authors: Yang, Yan-min, Liu, Xiao-jing, Li, Wei-qiang, Li, Cun-zhen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture - methods
Biotechnology
China
Concrete
Plant Transpiration
Salinity
Seasons
Sodium Chloride - analysis
Soil - analysis
Temperature
Triticum - growth & development
Water - chemistry
Wheat
凝结物
塑料薄膜
玉米杆
覆盖物
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Summary:Freshwater shortage is the main problem in Heilonggang lower-lying plain, while a considerable amount of underground saline water is available. We wanted to find an effective way to use the brackish water in winter wheat production. Surface mulch has significant effect in reducing evaporation and decreasing soil salinity level. This research was aimed at comparing the effect of different mulch materials on winter wheat production. The experiment was conducted during 2002-2003 and 2003-2004. Four treatments were setup： （1） no mulch, （2） mulch with plastic film, （3） mulch with corn straw, （4） mulch with concrete slab between the rows. The result indicated that concrete mulch and straw mulch was effective in conserving soil water compared to plastic film mulch which increased soil temperature. Concrete mulch decreases surface soil salinity better in comparison to other mulches used. Straw mulch conserved more soil water but decreased wheat grain yield probably due to low temperature. Concrete mulch had similar effect with plastic film mulch on promoting winter wheat development and growth.
ISSN:1673-1581
1862-1783
DOI:10.1631/jzus.2006.B0858