Development of Polymer-based Mulch Films for Disease Suppression

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 01 | Page : 856 863
    By

    Anagha A. Raut,

  • G.R. Pathade,

  1. Student, Department of Allied Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharashtra, India
  2. Professor, Department of Allied Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharshtra, India

Abstract

Gerbera jamesonii [Gerbera daisy) is a popular flowering plant susceptible to various microbial diseases. This paper explores disease control strategies for gerberas, focusing on the potential of novel polymer-based mulch films. Conventional mulching practices offer benefits in gerbera cultivation, including weed suppression that helps control pathogens. However, limitations associated with traditional mulch materials necessitate exploring alternative solutions. This study investigates the development of biodegradable polymer-based mulch films specifically designed for gerbera cultivation. The potential advantages of these films lie in their ability to: Suppress disease: Antimicrobial properties can be incorporated into the polymers to inhibit the growth of soil-borne pathogens that threaten gerberas. Enhance sustainability: Biodegradable polymers address environmental concerns linked to conventional, non-degradable mulch films Gerbera jamesonii is a popular and colorful flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Gerbera flowers are prized for their striking, daisy-like appearance and vibrant colors, making them a favorite choice for floral arrangements, bouquets, and gardens. Gerbera flowers hold both aesthetic and ecological importance, making them significant in various contexts like ornamental value, economic importance, gardening and landscaping, and cultural and symbolic importance. The gerbera plant is susceptible to various microbial diseases, in this paper we are dealing with awareness about the diseases that affect the gerbera plant and its causal identification, and control measures which will be helpful for hobbyist gardeners as well as commercial growers.

Keywords: Gerbera, Mulch films, Biodegradable polymers, antimicrobial polymers, Sustainable agriculture

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
Anagha A. Raut, G.R. Pathade. Development of Polymer-based Mulch Films for Disease Suppression. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(01):856-863.
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Anagha A. Raut, G.R. Pathade. Development of Polymer-based Mulch Films for Disease Suppression. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(01):856-863. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2024/view=187229


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Special Issue Open Access Review Article
Volume 13
Special Issue 01
Received 02/04/2024
Accepted 29/07/2024
Published 04/12/2024
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