In order to change the universal phenomenon of alternate bearing of early- grown Satsuma orange （Citrus unshiu Marc.） in north Guizhou province, and provide references for setting scientific cultivation techniques a...In order to change the universal phenomenon of alternate bearing of early- grown Satsuma orange （Citrus unshiu Marc.） in north Guizhou province, and provide references for setting scientific cultivation techniques and rational management mea- sures for Satsuma orange gardens, cultivation techniques for controlling alternate bearing of the early-grown Satsuma orange were tested and optimized for 7 years （2005 to 2011）. The results showed that production of local early-grown Satsuma or- ange orchards could be significantly improved through the application of cultivation techniques such as rational trimming, strengthening soil, fertilizer and water manage- ment, conducting flower and fruit management pertinently, effective and comprehen- sive control of disease and insects. The yield difference between ＂on＂ and ＂off＂ years was 10%-15%, and the orchards with serious alternate bearing phenomenon were changed into the one with high and stable yield. Meanwhile, the commercial rate of early-grown Satsuma orange fruit enhanced, leading to good economic benefits.展开更多
Tomato is one of the most widely produced and consumed vegetable crops in Ethiopia. It is not produced during the rainy season, mainly due to high disease pressure and low soil temperature. Therefore, an experiment wa...Tomato is one of the most widely produced and consumed vegetable crops in Ethiopia. It is not produced during the rainy season, mainly due to high disease pressure and low soil temperature. Therefore, an experiment was conducted to study the effect of different types of mulch （black and white plastic mulch as well as grass mulch） on early yield of tomato varieties （Miya ＆ Cochoro） under polyhouse growing condition at Bahir Dar during the rainy season in 2012. Treatments were arranged in 4 - 2 factorial combinations in randomized complete block design with three replications. One month old seedlings were transplanted on 8.4 m2 gross plots size （3 m x 2.8 m） at a spacing of 70 cm x 40 cm between rows and plants, respectively. Data recorded from plants found in the two middle rows of each plot. Di-ammonium phosphate （DAP） and Urea fertilizers were applied at the rate of 200 kg and 100 kg/ha, respectively. Sixteen plants were considered for data collection in each plot. White plastic mulch resulted in significantly （P 〈 0.05） earlier flowering, fruit setting and fruit maturity compared to other mulching materials. Varieties were also significantly different in days required to flowering, fruit setting and fruit maturity. Miya took significantly short period to flower, fruit set and fruit maturity compared to Cochoro variety. The effect of different mulch types on early fruit yield was found statistically significant. The highest early marketable fruit yield of 10.99 ton/ha and 10.54 ton/ha were recorded when Miya variety was grown with white and black plastic mulch, respectively. Therefore, use of white and black plastic mulches recommended for early tomato fruit yield.展开更多
文摘In order to change the universal phenomenon of alternate bearing of early- grown Satsuma orange （Citrus unshiu Marc.） in north Guizhou province, and provide references for setting scientific cultivation techniques and rational management mea- sures for Satsuma orange gardens, cultivation techniques for controlling alternate bearing of the early-grown Satsuma orange were tested and optimized for 7 years （2005 to 2011）. The results showed that production of local early-grown Satsuma or- ange orchards could be significantly improved through the application of cultivation techniques such as rational trimming, strengthening soil, fertilizer and water manage- ment, conducting flower and fruit management pertinently, effective and comprehen- sive control of disease and insects. The yield difference between ＂on＂ and ＂off＂ years was 10%-15%, and the orchards with serious alternate bearing phenomenon were changed into the one with high and stable yield. Meanwhile, the commercial rate of early-grown Satsuma orange fruit enhanced, leading to good economic benefits.
文摘Tomato is one of the most widely produced and consumed vegetable crops in Ethiopia. It is not produced during the rainy season, mainly due to high disease pressure and low soil temperature. Therefore, an experiment was conducted to study the effect of different types of mulch （black and white plastic mulch as well as grass mulch） on early yield of tomato varieties （Miya ＆ Cochoro） under polyhouse growing condition at Bahir Dar during the rainy season in 2012. Treatments were arranged in 4 - 2 factorial combinations in randomized complete block design with three replications. One month old seedlings were transplanted on 8.4 m2 gross plots size （3 m x 2.8 m） at a spacing of 70 cm x 40 cm between rows and plants, respectively. Data recorded from plants found in the two middle rows of each plot. Di-ammonium phosphate （DAP） and Urea fertilizers were applied at the rate of 200 kg and 100 kg/ha, respectively. Sixteen plants were considered for data collection in each plot. White plastic mulch resulted in significantly （P 〈 0.05） earlier flowering, fruit setting and fruit maturity compared to other mulching materials. Varieties were also significantly different in days required to flowering, fruit setting and fruit maturity. Miya took significantly short period to flower, fruit set and fruit maturity compared to Cochoro variety. The effect of different mulch types on early fruit yield was found statistically significant. The highest early marketable fruit yield of 10.99 ton/ha and 10.54 ton/ha were recorded when Miya variety was grown with white and black plastic mulch, respectively. Therefore, use of white and black plastic mulches recommended for early tomato fruit yield.
