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Journal of Arid Land
Journal of Arid Land  2024, Vol. 16 Issue (12): 1714-1729    DOI: 10.1007/s40333-024-0035-x    
Research article     
Effects of film-stalk spaced dual mulching system on corn growth and yield
CAO Jinjun1, SUN Yaqi1,2, PENG Shuili1,2, LI Wanxing1, HE Xiaobing3, LI Xiaoxia1, LI Dan1, JIN Kunpeng1, YANG Yi1, LIU Yongzhong1,*()
1Shanxi Agricultural University/Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Millet Research Institute, Changzhi 046011, China
2College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University (Institute of Crop Science), Taigu 030801, China
3Shanxi Agricultural Machinery Development Center, Taiyuan 030002, China
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Abstract  

Film-stalk spaced dual mulching is a new type of cultivation measure that is increasingly highlighted in semi-arid areas in China. Despite its potential, there is limited understanding of how different mulching materials affect both soil quality and crop yield in these areas. To address this gap, we conducted a two-year (2020-2021) field experiment in central China to explore the yield-enhancing mechanisms and assess the impact of various mulching materials on soil and corn yield. The experiment comprised six treatments, i.e., plastic film-whole stalk spaced mulching in fall (PSF), plastic film-whole stalk spaced mulching in spring (PSS), black and silver plastic film-whole stalk spaced mulching in spring (BPSS), biodegradable film-whole stalk spaced mulching in spring (BSS), liquid film-whole stalk spaced mulching in spring (LSS), and non-mulching cultivation (CK). Results revealed that BPSS demonstrated the most significant yield increase, surpassing CK by a notable 10.0% and other mulching treatments by 2.4%-5.9%. The efficacy of BPSS lied in its provision of favorable hydrothermal conditions for corn cultivation, particularly during hot season. Its cooling effect facilitated the establishment of optimal temperature conditions relative to transparent mulching, leading to higher root growth indices (e.g., length and surface area), as well as higher leaf photosynthetic rate and dry matter accumulation per plant. Additionally, BPSS maintained higher average soil moisture content within 0-100 cm depth compared with biodegradable mulching and liquid mulching. As a result, BPSS increased activities of urease, catalase, and alkaline phosphatase, as well as the diversity and abundance of soil bacteria and fungi in the rhizosphere zone of corn, facilitating nutrient accessibility by the plant. These findings suggest that selecting appropriate mulching materials is crucial for optimizing corn production in drought-prone areas, highlighting the potential of BPSS cultivation.

Key words： film-stalk spaced dual mulching      black plastic film cover      corn      yield      conservational tillage system     
Received: 11 July 2024      Published: 31 December 2024
Corresponding Authors: *LIU Yongzhong (E-mail: czgzslyz@163.com)
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CAO Jinjun, SUN Yaqi, PENG Shuili, LI Wanxing, HE Xiaobing, LI Xiaoxia, LI Dan, JIN Kunpeng, YANG Yi, LIU Yongzhong. Effects of film-stalk spaced dual mulching system on corn growth and yield. Journal of Arid Land, 2024, 16(12): 1714-1729.

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Fig. 1 Six film-stalk spaced dual mulching treatments using different mulching materials. (a), PSF (plastic film-whole stalk spaced mulching in fall); (b), PSS (plastic film-whole stalk spaced mulching in spring); (c), BPSS (black and silver plastic film-whole stalk spaced mulching in spring); (d), BSS (biodegradable film-whole stalk spaced mulching in spring); (e), LSS (liquid film-whole stalk spaced mulching in spring); (f), CK (non-mulching cultivation). The abbreviations are the same in the following figures.
Fig. 2 Variation in yield and its components under different film-stalk spaced dual mulching treatments in 2020 and 2021. (a), GY (grain yield); (b), TGW (thousand grain weight); (c), CCN (corn cob number); (d), GNCC (grain number per corn cob). Different lowercase letters within the same year represent significant differences among different treatments at P<0.050 level. The abbreviations are the same in the following figures.
Fig. 3 Growth dynamics of plants at different growth stages under different film-stalk dual mulching treatments in 2021. (a), PH (plant height); (b), DMM, (dry matter mass); (c), RL (root length); RSA, (root surface area). Different lowercase letters within the same stage represent significant differences at P<0.050 level. The abbreviations are the same in the following figures.
Fig. 4 Changes in soil temperature at 0-20 cm depth at different growth stages under different film-stalk dual mulching treatments in 2021. Different lowercase letters within the same stage represent significant differences at P<0.050 level. The gray area represents the suitable temperature range for corn root growth.
Fig. 5 Dynamics of soil water content at different growth stages under different film-stalk spaced dual mulching treatments in 2021. (a), CK; (b), PSF; (c), PSS; (d), BPSS; (e), BSS; (f), LSS.
Fig. 6 Alterations in plant and soil factors impacting corn yield under different film-stalk spaced dual mulching treatments. (a1 and a2), Tr (transpiration rate) and Pn (net photosynthetic rate); (b1-b6), BD (bulk density), AK (available potassium), EC (electrical conductivity), SOM (soil organic matter), AP (available phosphorus), and TN (total nitrogen); (c1-c5), ALP (alkaline phosphatase), CAT (catalase), URE (urease), bacterial, and fungal abundances. The abbreviations are the same in the following figure. Different lowercase letters represent significant differences among different treatments at P<0.050 level.
Fig. 7 Relationships of yield with plant, soil, and microbial factors. (a), Spearman correlation among corn yield, soil, plant growth, and soil microbial property; (b), random forest analysis of factors affecting corn yield; (c), partial least squares path model (PLS-PM) showing relationships among microbial community composition, soil nutrients, and microbes. In Figure 7c, dashed lines denote positive correlations and solid lines denote negative correlations, with line thickness indicating strength. Numbers above lines are correlation coefficients. FunD, fungal diversity; BacD, bacterial diversity; IncMSE, increase of mean square error; GOF, goodness-of-fit. *, P<0.050 level; **, P<0.010 level; ***, P<0.001 level.
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