Abstract
To evaluate the effect of different mulching materials on the weeds and yield of chili cultivars, an experiment was conducted at Horticulture Research Farm at University of Agriculture, Peshawar, during the year 2014. The experiment was carried out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replication.. There were two factors i.e. mulching materials (Wheat straw, Saw dust, Transparent plastic, Black plastic, Unmulched) and chili cultivars (PusaJawala, Sky Star, Hot Green, Green Star).Minimum weed density m -2 (19), maximum yield tons ha -1 (3.07) were found when black plastic was used, while maximum weed density m -2 (209), were found, when transparent plastic was used. Highest soil moisture content (%) was found under black and transparent plastic mulch. Wheat straw and saw dust also increase growth and yield components of chili as compare to Unmulched plots. Lowest soil moisture content (16.1 %) and minimum yield tons ha -1 (0.70) were recorded from Unmulched plots. In case of cultivars maximum yield tons ha -1 (2.33) were noted in cultivar Sky Star. It is concluded from the results that cultivar Sky star along with black plastic mulch proved better with respect to weed control and yield and should be used for higher production of chili under the agro climatic conditions of Peshawar.
Highlights
Pakistan and is used as a salad and asChili (Capsicum annuum L.) plant dried condiments
Two of its varieties are botanically referred to genus Capsicum and mainly cultivated in Pakistan which is belong to family Solanaceae. chilli ranks
Similar results were observed [5] they stated that maximum fruit weight was noted in black plastic mulch followed by transparent plastic mulch while minimum fruit weight was reported in control plots. [31] stated that mulching materials significantly increased the average fruit weight in water melon when compared with unmulched plots
Summary
Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) plant dried condiments. Two of its varieties are botanically referred to genus Capsicum and mainly cultivated in Pakistan which is belong to family Solanaceae. Capsicum annum and Capsicum frutescens ranks third [1]. Chilies can be grown in both [3]. Chilies are good sources of vitamin A tropical and sub-tropical climate regions and C, and contain considerable amount where danger of frost is very little. Of calcium, phosphorus and iron.Capsacin is Temperature requirement of chili is 20 -25 responsible for pungency [3]. Soil samples were collected randomly from the experimental plot using Auger from a depth of 10 cm before sowing and after harvest.
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