[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in the soil environment: A critical review
M Sajjad, Q Huang, S Khan, MA Khan, Y Liu… - … Technology & Innovation, 2022 - Elsevier
Environmental pollution of microplastics (MPs) is known to be anthropogenically mediated
menace to biosphere and becoming a debatable concern globally. Large quantities of …
menace to biosphere and becoming a debatable concern globally. Large quantities of …
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 …
Residual plastic mulch fragments effects on soil physical properties and water flow behavior in the Minqin Oasis, northwestern China
XJ Jiang, W Liu, E Wang, T Zhou, P Xin - Soil and Tillage Research, 2017 - Elsevier
The covering of complete plastic films on soil would affect physical and biochemical
properties of the soil microenvironment. Residual plastic film fragments (RPFF), which is left …
properties of the soil microenvironment. Residual plastic film fragments (RPFF), which is left …
Ridge-furrow mulching system in semiarid Kenya: A promising solution to improve soil water availability and maize productivity
In semiarid Kenya, field productivity of maize has been at a low integrity level due to
insufficient use of rainwater use. From 2012 to 2013, an innovative ridge-furrow mulching …
insufficient use of rainwater use. From 2012 to 2013, an innovative ridge-furrow mulching …
Plastic mulch use in perennial fruit cropping systems–A review
Perennial fruit crops are traditionally grown in systems without plastic mulch. However, there
may be benefits to plastic mulch use and this review paper considers the use of plastic …
may be benefits to plastic mulch use and this review paper considers the use of plastic …
Biodegradable plastic mulch films for sustainable specialty crop production
Plastic mulch films are employed in the production of vegetables and other specialty crops
worldwide due to the benefits they provide, such as reduction of weeds and water loss by …
worldwide due to the benefits they provide, such as reduction of weeds and water loss by …
Potential use of earthworms to enhance decaying of biodegradable plastics
JC Sanchez-Hernandez, Y Capowiez… - … Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Biosolid application, wastewater irrigation, and plastic mulching technologies are major
sources of plastic pollution in agroecosystems. Microplastics may interact with soil …
sources of plastic pollution in agroecosystems. Microplastics may interact with soil …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of plastic mulch on crop yield and land degradation in south coastal saline soils of Bangladesh
The experiment was conducted during dry season of 2016 and 2017 at farmer's field of
Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali district, Bangladesh to develop tools to reduce salinity …
Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali district, Bangladesh to develop tools to reduce salinity …
Effects of solarisation on soil thermal-physical properties under different soil treatments: A review
Solarisation technology allows for improving soil quality as well as crop productivity. The
influence of the properties and method of use of plastic materials used to cover soils, such …
influence of the properties and method of use of plastic materials used to cover soils, such …