Effects of plastic mulching in ridges and furrows for varying durations on yield and water use efficiency (WUE) in potato were investigated in rainfed areas of north-western China in 2009 and 2010. The experiment comprised four mulched treatments (M50, M65, M80/85, and Mw – indicating plastic...

Water and nitrogen (N) supply in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) cropping system is an essential factor for controlling the production level, especially in water-limited areas. Shortage of available water and escalating irrigation costs along with high prices of fertilizers dictate adoption of...