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Mulches assist degraded soil recovery via stimulating biogeochemical cycling: metagenomic analysis
AbstractSoil degradation of urban greening has caused soil fertility loss and soil organic carbon depletion. Organic mulches are made from natural...
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Microbiome dynamics of soils covered by plastic and bioplastic mulches
In recent decades, the use of plastic mulch in agriculture has largely increased to meet the growing demand for food. Despite their potential...
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Modifications of plant microclimate by plastic mulches reduces Drosophila suzukii infestation
Spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), is one of the most detrimental pests of small fruit crops worldwide...
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Shoot and biomass reduction of perennial weeds using hydromulches and physical changes in the mulches
Hydromulch, used primarily for erosion control, is now being studied as a weed control method in perennial crops and public gardens where weed...
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Techniques and Practices of Soil Moisture Conservation (Use of Mulches, Kinds, Effectiveness, and Economics)
Mulches are used to conserve the moisture in the soil. Mulch refers to any covering material used on the surface of soil to prevent evaporation....
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Living Mulches for Sustainable Pest Management
The need for non-chemical insect pest management is the demand of present-day lifestyle emphasized by the demand for organic food production and...
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Water Volumes and Mulches Increased Crop Growth, Leaf Nutrient Content and Chlorophyll of Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) cv. ‘Mosambi’
The present study was carried out to elucidate the effects of different water volumes and mulches on growth parameters and leaf mineral content of...
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Organic and Inorganic Mulches Combination Improves the Productivity, Quality and Profitability of Rainfed Potato in the Temperate Himalayan Region
Mulch enhances soil fertility by preventing moisture loss, maintaining soil temperature, suppressing weed growth, facilitating microbial growth,...
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Impact of Biodegradable Mulches on Qualitative Characteristics and Bioactive Compounds of Capia Pepper (Capsicum Annum L.) Under Cold Storage
The aim of the study was to assess the effect of biodegradable paper mulch (BPM), polyethylene plastic mulch (PPM), and two different biodegradable...
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Mulches and Microplastic Pollution in the Agroecosystem
In recent decades, organic (plant and animal residues) and inorganic (plastic polyethylene) mulches have become globally considered an...
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Agronomic and Economic Valuation of Mulches
A good soil health ensures more, healthy, environment friendly and economical crop production. Weeds cause serious loss of crop yields and economic...
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Plastic mulches reduce adult and larval populations of Drosophila suzukii in fall-bearing raspberry
The invasive spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, is a major pest of fruit crops worldwide. Management of D. suzukii relies heavily on...
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Coloured plastic mulches: impact on soil properties and crop productivity
Mulches are materials applied in a soil surface for different roles and purposes. Plastic mulches with different colour have been developed and...
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Use of Mulches in Various Tillage Conditions Reduces the Greenhouse Gas Emission—an Overview
Global warming is one of the most prominent challenges in the present era. Global warming is caused by the increased concentration of greenhouse...
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Comparison of different mulching options for improving water productivity and maize yield in a semi-arid climate, Northern Ethiopia, Tigray
This study compared the effectiveness of organic and inorganic mulching options for improving soil moisture content (SMC), water productivity (WP),...
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Comparative Effects of Living and Non-living Mulches on Insect Pest Management in Agroecosystems
Organic farming and sustainable agriculture call for non-chemical, economic, and eco-friendly pest management techniques. Scientific efforts are...
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Effect of Mulches on Mineral Fertilizer (N, P & K) Management and Fertilizer Use Efficiency
Global crop productions are limited due to limited water and nutrient availability. To enhance the availability of nutrients different fertilizers...
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Effect of Sawdust and Foil Mulches on Soil Properties, Growth and Yield of Black Currant
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of sawdust and black foil mulches on soil properties, growth and yield of black currant ( Ribes...
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Mulches Effects on Soil Physical Properties i.e. Porosity, Aggregate Stability, Infiltration Rates, Bulk Density, Compaction
Mulch is separating the soil surface from the atmosphere and is consider a layer of dissimilar material. A layer of mulch on the soil surface can...
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Alternate Bearing, Chlorophyll Fluorescence Performance, Vegetative Growth and Fruit Quality of Seedless Barberry Under Different Mulching Treatments
Improving water conservation is crucial for supporting fruit productivity in arid and semi-arid areas. Thus, a 2-year experiment was conducted to...
