The contamination of agroecosystems by microplastics (MPs) has raised great concerns
recently. Plastic mulching has contributed a lot in the building of MP pollution in farmlands …

The increasing use of plastic films for agricultural mulching continues worldwide. Mulching
improves crop yield, decreases pesticide'inputs to the field, saves irrigation water and …

Plastic mulching has become a globally applied agricultural practice for its instant economic
benefits such as higher yields, earlier harvests, improved fruit quality and increased water …

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

The application of mulch films for preserving soil moisture and preventing weed growth has
been a part of agricultural practice for decades. Different materials have been used as mulch …

Growing crops under high-intensity agriculture entails the use of numerous plastic products,
especially polyethylene plastic films used as crop mulches. As a result, some of the world's …

Eco-friendly biodegradable PBAT/PLA mulch films are attracting increasing interest in
sustainable agricultural production. However, currently, little is known about the service life …

Since the 1940s, the introduction of plastic technology caused a true revolution in
agriculture. Among the uses of plastics, mulch films have been used to improve yields and …

Biodegradable plastics (BDPs) are considered as sustainable alternatives to conventional
plastics, of growing application in agriculture. However, there is still concern about …

Growers are interested in biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based polyethylene
mulch film (PEM). However, many growers cite limited knowledge about biodegradable …