Plastic film mulch alters the soil environment and improves crop production. Although the
response of aboveground parts of agroecosystems to plastic film mulch has been …

Plastic mulch films are used globally in crop production but incur considerable disposal and
environmental pollution issues. Biodegradable plastic mulch films (BDMs), an alternative to …

To investigate the effects of plastic film mulches and their residual films after use on soil
bacterial communities, mulching experiment and the subsequent residual film experiment …

Farming practices that integrate plastic film mulching and nitrogen (N) fertilization have been
extensively used to enhance crop productivity. However, the interactive effects of mulching …

Plastic film mulching is a common practice to increase vegetable yields. However, the effects
of plastic mulch films on different vegetable fields remain largely unknown. In the current …

Agricultural plastic mulch films are widely used in specialty crop production systems
because of their agronomic benefits. Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) offer an …

Soil microbes are crucial for improving soil quality and productivity. Plastic film mulch (FM),
in conjunction with fertilization, has significantly improved crop yields over vast areas of …

Plastic film mulching (PF) can change soil properties and microbial community structure.
However, the effect of PF on soil microbial interactions in different aggregate fractions is still …

Plastic mulch film residues have been accumulating in agricultural soils for decades, but so
far, little is known about its consequences on soil microbial communities and functions …

Background and aims Plastic film mulching (PFM) is critical for agricultural production in arid
and semi-arid areas in the world. There is an evidence that PFM alters soil microbial …