Poly-Coated Brown Wrapping Paper Sheet as an Alternative to Black Plastic Film Mulch in Bhendi

Black plastic film mulching is widely practiced in crop production, especially horticultural systems, because of its multiple benefits. However, post-usage polluting residues and limited availability to farmers at all places cause concern. The objective this study was evaluate a field experiment the potential commonly available stationery-purpose poly-coated brown wrapping sheet bhendi [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] comparison with black mulching. Observations made on plant height fruit yield, soil temperature microbial population revealed that less-polluting as good performance which discussed light increase growth moisture conservation weed suppression, root-zone moderation termite activity.