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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract BACKGROUND Water scarcity and soil salinization are major constraints to irrigated agriculture in semi‐arid regions, affecting crop productivity and fruit quality. Combining deficit irrigation with biostimulant application has emerged as a promising strategy to improve water use efficiency and plant stress tolerance.
Jefferson dos Santos Gomes Calaça +12 more
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Principles of direct seeding mulch-based cropping systems - A holistic research approach implemented in Laos [PDF]
, 2004 This paper gives an overview of the holistic research approach implemented by NAFRI and CIRAD and the principles of direct seeding mulch-based cropping (DMC) systems.
Chantharath, Bounsay +6 more
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Prospect and importance of green mulching on the soil status of tropical tasar plantation fields in India [PDF]
, 2011 The soils of tropical tasar plantation fields in general are sloppy and are primarily deficient of nutrition due to top soil erosion and constant leaf productivity exploitation to rear tasar silk insect, Antheraea mylitta Drury.
Ramkumar -, Rangareddygari Manohar Reddy
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Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Soil erosion control poses a crucial challenge to the sustainability of Mediterranean olive groves. To facilitate field‐level decision‐making, we have developed a field guide oriented to use in any type of olive orchard across the Mediterranean.
I. Domenech‐Carretero +4 more
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Effects of Organic Mulch Materials on Soil Surface Evaporation
Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 2018 The effects of organic mulching material on soil surface evaporation were studied in Abia State. The objective of the study was to compare impact of mulch materials on saturated hydraulic conductivity and surface evaporation.
Brown Mang ONWUKA +1 more
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Effect of mechanical soil treatment in blueberry orchards [PDF]
, 2008 From June 2004 onwards a trial was conducted on a blueberry farm in the Lüneburg Heath, Northern Germany, in which methods of mechanical soil cultivation were compared with mulching.
Benduhn, Bastian +2 more
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Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Soil is crucial for human survival but is threatened by erosion and contamination. Farmers play a pivotal role in soil conservation, thus, understanding what influences their decisions is crucial. The IN‐GEST SOIL project aimed to mitigate soil erosion and improve soil and vine quality in Piedmont vineyards, NW Italy.
Federica Caffaro +6 more
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Pengaruh Jenis Mulsa terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Bawang Merah (Allium Ascalonicum Var. Lembah Palu) yang Diberi Sungkup [PDF]
, 2016 This research aims to determine the effect of various types of mulch on the growth and yield components of shallot varieties Lembah Palu were are given the containment.
Wisudawati, Muhammad Anshar, Iskandar Lapanjang, Diakh
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Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.Poly(hydroxybutyrate‐co‐hydroxyvalerate)/thermoplastic starch blends, produced by melt processing, showed improvements in mechanical properties and water vapor transmission barrier performance, which can help control excessive water evaporation from the soil, thus contributing to pH and moisture regulation.
Pâmela R. Oliveira +4 more
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GROWING OF THE ORGANIC POTATOES WITH USING OF THE MULCHING MATERIALS [PDF]
, 2010 Mulching which has become more popular lately is an important way of soil protection in the plant production. Mulching massively reduces soil erosion [DÖRING ET AL., 2005], virus vector in seed potatoes [DÖRING ET AL., 2006] and it may also act as a tool
Dvorak, Petr +2 more
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