Influence of mulch color on the productivity performance of red-fleshed dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus Britton and Rose)
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The various color was not significantly affected on the growth parameters. However, black and silver mulches (T2 and T3) exhibited highly significant and consistent impacts on yield performance, such as number of flower bud emergence where T2 (Black) obtained the highest number of 223.13, weight of fruit (T2 - 503.35 g and T3 - 490.79 g respectively), and overall fruit yield (t ha-1) where T3 (41.98 t ha-1) obtained comparable results in T2 (41.10 t ha-1), resulting in the highest Return on Investment (ROI). Consequently, it is determined that T3 (Silver) and T2 (Black) consistently demonstrated yield performance, making them favourable choices for local growers seeking to enhance the productivity and economic returns of red-fleshed dragon fruit cultivation in the region. Adopting black and silver mulches is based on their consistent and comparable positive results on yield performance, which is recommended for local dragon fruit growers in Claveria, Misamis Oriental Agro-ecosystem.
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