Mulching as a sustainable water and soil saving practice in agriculture: A review
This research was carried out in order to demonstrate that mulching the ground helps to
conserve water, because agricultural sustainability in dryland contexts is threatened by …
conserve water, because agricultural sustainability in dryland contexts is threatened by …
[HTML][HTML] A critical review of biodegradable plastic mulch films in agriculture: Definitions, scientific background and potential impacts
Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) can offer an eco-sustainable alternative to
conventional polyethene (PE) mulch films in agriculture. While PE films must be removed …
conventional polyethene (PE) mulch films in agriculture. While PE films must be removed …
Behavior of microplastics and plastic film residues in the soil environment: A critical review
It is now widely acknowledged that microplastic pollution represents one of the greatest
anthropogenically mediated threats to Earth-system functioning. In freshwater and marine …
anthropogenically mediated threats to Earth-system functioning. In freshwater and marine …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of microplastics and arsenic on nutrients and microorganisms in rice rhizosphere soil
Y Dong, M Gao, W Qiu, Z Song - Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2021 - Elsevier
The presence of microplastics and arsenic in soil can endanger crop growth; therefore, their
effects on the properties of rhizosphere soil should be evaluated. Large (10–100 µm) and …
effects on the properties of rhizosphere soil should be evaluated. Large (10–100 µm) and …
Biodegradable plastic mulches: Impact on the agricultural biotic environment
H Serrano-Ruiz, L Martin-Closas… - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …
improves crop yield, decreases pesticide'inputs to the field, saves irrigation water and …
The occurrence and transport of microplastics: The state of the science
F Petersen, JA Hubbart - Science of the Total Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
Microplastic (MP) particles have been observed in most environments and concentrations
are expected to increase over the coming decades given continued and increased …
are expected to increase over the coming decades given continued and increased …
Response of soil dissolved organic matter to microplastic addition in Chinese loess soil
Plastic debris is accumulating in agricultural land due to the increased use of plastic
mulches, which is causing serious environmental problems, especially for biochemical and …
mulches, which is causing serious environmental problems, especially for biochemical and …
Plastic mulching in agriculture. Trading short-term agronomic benefits for long-term soil degradation?
Z Steinmetz, C Wollmann, M Schaefer… - Science of the total …, 2016 - Elsevier
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 …
benefits such as higher yields, earlier harvests, improved fruit quality and increased water …
Recent advances in mulching materials and methods for modifying soil environment
The global temperature has been increasing over the years due to climate change that,
directly or indirectly, affects water and energy consumptions in the agriculture sector. The …
directly or indirectly, affects water and energy consumptions in the agriculture sector. The …
Biodegradable plastic mulch films: impacts on soil microbial communities and ecosystem functions
S Bandopadhyay, L Martin-Closas… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Agricultural plastic mulch films are widely used in specialty crop production systems
because of their agronomic benefits. Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) offer an …
because of their agronomic benefits. Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) offer an …