Vol. 11, Special Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Kevin Karangiya, Khushboo Kathayat and Dasari Vikram

Abstract:
Onion and garlic are most ancient bulb crop for human being. To maintain the expansion of our agricultural produce, use certain approaches which may be accomplished through conservation farming, and one of the best methods in this regard is the method of mulching used in agriculture. To conserve soil moisture, to increase soil temperature, to supress the weed growth, to increase production, improve quality, to prevent pest attack, to promote early harvest much is most effective treatment. In inorganic Black and silver polythene mulch gave the best result in quality and yield as well as cost effective material that mostly used by farmers. On the other hand, organic mulch improves the fertility and gave effective results towards yield and quality. This review aimed to combine existing research on mulches and various types of mulching materials being used in horticulture crops in various climate conditions using diverse methodologies.