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Enhancing Cauliflower Growth, Yield, and Water Management: Effects of Drip Irrigation and Manures under Black Polyethylene Mulching in a Local Climate

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science
© 2023 by SSRG - IJAES Journal
Volume 10 Issue 5
Year of Publication : 2023
Authors : Md. Serazul Islam, Shahnaj Pervin
10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V10I5P101
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Md. Serazul Islam, Shahnaj Pervin, "Enhancing Cauliflower Growth, Yield, and Water Management: Effects of Drip Irrigation and Manures under Black Polyethylene Mulching in a Local Climate," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 10,  no. 5, pp. 1-15, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V10I5P101

Abstract:

Water scarcity can significantly impact food production in regions with limited water resources. To address this challenge and ensure food security, efficient irrigation systems combined with suitable organic fertilizer management practices are essential. In this context, a field trial was performed at the Agricultural Field Research Center, BOU, from November 2021 to March 2022, aiming to evaluate the influence of various irrigation planes and manure types on cauliflower growth, yield and water management beneath drip irrigation and black polyethylene mulches in a local climate. The experiment comprised two irrigation levels (2-day and 4-day intervals) and three fertilizer options (chemical fertilizer, cow dung, and vermicompost), resulting in six treatments as designed by a randomized complete block with three replications. The use of vermicompost in combination with a 4-day irrigation interval and black polyethylene mulching significantly increased plant height throughout the growth stages. Additionally, the application of organic manure positively affected leaf number, leaf size, and overall cauliflower plant development. Regarding cauliflower yield, the curd initiation period was shortened with increased irrigation frequency and the use of vermicompost. The highest curd weight, diameter, stem diameter, yield, and gross yield were observed at 19.48 cm, 3.82 cm, 13.30 kg plot-1 and 33.25 t ha-1, respectively, with a 4-day irrigation interval and vermicompost application. In terms of water requirement in a growing seasonal and water use efficiency, the combination of a 4-day irrigation interval with vermicompost demonstrated the lowest water requirement (424.77 mm) and the highest water use efficiency (78.28 kg/ha-mm). Climatic conditions varied during different growth stages, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and sunshine hours. Overall, the research findings suggest that utilizing a 4-day irrigation interval with vermicompost, in conjunction with drip irrigation, black polyethylene mulching and local climatic content, is a recommended approach to maximize cauliflower yield in Bangladesh. This approach can help address water scarcity challenges and enhance cauliflower production for local farmers.

Keywords:

Drip irrigation, Manures, Mulching, Cauliflower growth and yield, Water requirement.

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