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 …

Plastic pollution has adverse effects on the ecosystem and on the human body. Bioplastics
might provide an alternative to plastic for environmentally friendly consumers. A systematic …

Plastic mulching is a critical agricultural practice for food production, which provides multiple
benefits, including water conservation, weed control, and increased crop yield and quality …

Conventional nondegradable packaging and mulch films, after reaching the end of their use,
become a major source of waste and are primarily disposed of in landfills. Accumulation of …

Large quantities of plastic waste from mulch films have accrued in the topsoil of agricultural
fields across the globe. The costly, time-consuming, and laborious task of removing these …

The end of life (EoL) of plastic polymers depends on when they stop being considered a
resource and begin to be considered a waste. Even with dynamic management, plastic …

Value-added (VA) technologies can help farmers in the specialty crops industry generate
new products, increase off-season income sources, expand market access, and improve …

Biodegradable mulch (BDMs) films are ecologically safe substitutes for polyethylene
mulches (PEMs) in agricultural systems. However, since it is an innovative technology on the …

4.2 Soil/agronomy research 4.3 Assessing Project achievements 4.4 Personal views in
hindsight 4.5 Enduring connections 5. The International Centre for Agricultural Research in …

Plastic mulching is a prevalent agricultural practice offering various benefits, including
increased soil temperature, reduced weed pressure, enhanced moisture conservation, and …