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 …

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 …

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 …

Polyethylene microplastics have been detected in farmland soil, irrigation water, and soil
organisms in agroecosystems, while plastic mulching is suggested as a crucial source of …

Many ways are being developed in the realm of agriculture to increase crop yield while
inflicting minimal damage to the soil and environment. One among them is the application of …

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 …

Recently, the demands of biodegradable plastic for mulching application have vastly
increased due to environmental concern, conservation of soil health and ease of residue …

Plastics have become an integral component in agricultural production as mulch films, nets,
storage bins and in many other applications, but their widespread use has led to the …

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

Release of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) into agricultural fields is of great
concern due to their reported ecotoxicity to organisms that provide beneficial service to the …