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100			_aSamarappuli Lalani
245		0	_aSome agronomic practices to overcome moisture stress in Hevea brasiliensis
260			_bIndian Journal of Natural Rubber Research _c1992
300			_a127-132
520			_aThe effect of moisture stress on growth and latex production of Hevea brasiliensis in Sri Lanka was investigated and suitable agronomic practices to overcome the adverse effects suggested. Among the different soil management practices, application of straw mulch resulted in higher girthing of plants, compared to other practices such as growing leguminous covers or natural vegetation. Similarly, tappability and yield were much higher in mulched plots. Mulching also contributed to soil nutrients, improved CEC and raised soil pH. Mulching also improved the potassium content and the water status of both plants and soil. A quadratic response to the application of K was observed. Under conditions of moisture stress, increasing the levelof K helped in restoring normal growth of rubber plants. These results were supported by observations on physiological parameters such as stomatal coductance, transpiration and leaf water potential.
650			_aHevea brasiliensis
650			_aMoisture stress
650			_aPotassium
650			_aStraw mulch
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