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Functional Ecology, EarlyView.Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Root exudates play a key role as signals and nutrients in mediating plant–microbe communication. However, critical knowledge gaps remain regarding how root exudates mediate soil–microbe–plant interactions to regulate crop yield under long‐term straw mulching combined ...
Jiajie Song +7 more
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Black polypropylene non-woven textile as mulch in organic farming [PDF]
, 2009 Black polypropylene textile was used in potatoes by organic agriculture and it had positive effect on soil temperature (in the depth of 100 mmJ. Slightly higher soil temperatures under black polypropylene mulch in the vegetation oeriod after planting had
Dvorak, Petr +4 more
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Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines the factors influencing producer adoption of cover cropping and no‐till farming, two key carbon sequestration practices, within the context of voluntary carbon credit programmes (CCPs) in Kansas. Using a mixed‐methods survey that combines discrete choice experiments with farm‐level data from 370 producers, we estimate ...
Grant Edward Gardner +2 more
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American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.Abstract Extension services are designed to facilitate the flow of information from researchers to farmers. However, information failures continue to impede the diffusion of soil‐improving and water conservation technologies in Sub‐Saharan African countries. We use a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the impact of an extension‐based campaign
Esther Gloria Mbabazi +3 more
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Enhancing roasted pepper quality sustainably: Impact of biodegradable mulches
Journal of Agriculture and Food ResearchPlastic mulching is a prevalent agricultural practice offering various benefits, including increased soil temperature, reduced weed pressure, enhanced moisture conservation, and improved crop yields.
Marcos Guerra +3 more
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Innovative approach of biodegradable mulches in sustainable agriculture for crop production and environmental conservation [PDF]
BIO Web of ConferencesThe use of biodegradable plastic mulches in place of conventional plastic mulches in agriculture has been suggested as being more ecologically friendly.
Soylu Esranur, Kızıldeniz Tefide
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1162. Symphyotrichum oolentangiense (Riddell) G.L. Nesom
Curtis's Botanical Magazine, EarlyView.Summary Symphyotrichum oolentangiense (Riddell) G.L. Nesom (Compositae: Astereae: Symphyotrichinae) is described and illustrated. A very brief biographical note of John Leonard Riddell, the collector and author of the species, is offered. Notes are provided for the species' cultivation, propagation, likely pests and diseases, and availability.
Nicholas Hind, Deborah Lambkin
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Science Journal of University of Zakho, 2015 This experiment was carried out at the vegetable research farm of Horticulture Department/ Faculty of Agriculture /Duhok University on two hybrids of summer squash during spring in the season of 2014, to study the effect of five color plastic mulches ...
Abduljebbar I. Saeid +1 more
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PLoS ONE, 2019 Mulching is a widely employed soil management practice. The mulches used have variable effects on the soil properties and plant growth. In China, mulches are used to cover bare soil at a few places in landscapes, where most of the soil is uncovered ...
Bingpeng Qu +7 more
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1163. Heterotheca camporum (Greene) Shinners
Curtis's Botanical Magazine, EarlyView.Summary Heterotheca camporum (Greene) Shinners (Compositae: Astereae: Chrysopsidinae) is described and illustrated. Notes are provided for the species' cultivation, propagation, likely pests and diseases, and availability. A full synonymy is given, along with type citations and known presence of type material, together with relevant notes.
Nicholas Hind, Christabel King
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