Agricultural and Biological Sciences
4 years ago

Plastic mulch and irrigation boost apple-soybean yields in China.

Agricultural Water Management
Effects of mulch and irrigation regimes on water distribution and root competition in an apple–soybean intercropping system in Loess Plateau, China
Chenghao Zheng, Ruoshui Wang, Xuan Zhou, Chaonan Li, Xiaoyu Dou

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Mulch and irrigation can improve water distribution and crop yield in apple-soybean intercropping. Plastic mulch and higher irrigation levels increase soil water content, root density, and crop yield. Straw mulch leads to more competition between apple trees and soybeans. Plastic mulch with 70-85% irrigation is best for higher yields and water use efficiency in this intercropping system.