Growth, yield and leaf NPK concentrations in crop-covered squash
Abstract
A field crop cover experiment for squash was conducted to determine its effects on disease incidence and spread, vegetative growth, fruit yield and quality, harvest index and leaf NPK concentrations and the best coverage period. Results of the study showed that crop cover delayed the onset of viral disease incidence and spread, improved vegetative growth, increased fruit yield and quality as well as harvest index but reduced leaf NPK concentrations in squash. Meanwhile, uncovered plants had stunted growth, lower total fruit yield, quality and harvest index but higher leaf NPK concentrations. The best coverage period was 21 days as shown by high total fruit yield in terms of weight per plant and better quality in terms of mean fruit weight per fruit.
Source or Periodical Title
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture
ISSN
10440046
Page
25-38
Document Type
Article
Subject
Crop covers, Crop plant, Disease spread, Phytochemistry, Squash, Vegetation cover, Viral disease, Yield
Recommended Citation
Lopez, Mario V., "Growth, yield and leaf NPK concentrations in crop-covered squash" (2021). Journal Article. 3453.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3453
