International Journal of Entomology Research

Authors
Sahida A, Syed Imran, Mutthuraju GP, Doddabasappa B, Chikkalingaiah

Abstract
Studies were made to know the feasibility of different mulches on growth and yield of mulberry (variety V₁). All the growth and yield parameters of mulberry were significantly superior in Gliricidia mulched plots compared to other mulches tested during rainy and winter seasons. Gliricidia mulched plots resulted in highest leaf yield (384.76g and 354.34g), plant height (195.87 and 184.83cm), number of branches per plant (24.19 and 19.70), number of leaves per plant (201.27 and 176.50), single leaf area (195.18 cm² and 189.61cm²) and leaf to shoot ratio (15.97 and 14.22) during rainy and winter seasons, respectively. The leaf moisture content, moisture retention capacity of leaves and the nutrient content of the leaves are also superior in the mulberry plots mulched with Gliricidia.