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Effect of ridge–furrow and plastic-mulching planting patterns on yield formation and water movement of potato in a semi-arid area

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  • Qin, Shuhao
  • Zhang, Junlian
  • Dai, Hailin
  • Wang, Di
  • Li, Deming

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Field experiments were conducted to study the effects of different ridge–furrow plastic-mulching planting patterns (RFM) on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) growth, tuber yield and quality, and water use efficiency (WUE) in an arid area of Northwestern China in 2010 and 2011.

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  • Qin, Shuhao & Zhang, Junlian & Dai, Hailin & Wang, Di & Li, Deming, 2014. "Effect of ridge–furrow and plastic-mulching planting patterns on yield formation and water movement of potato in a semi-arid area," Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, vol. 131(C), pages 87-94.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agiwat:v:131:y:2014:i:c:p:87-94
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2013.09.015
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