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Surface Erosion and Sedimentation Associated with Forest Land Use in Interior Alaska [PDF]

, 1979
Completion reportThe magnitude of sheet-rill erosion associated with various landscape manipulations is presented. The Universal Soil Loss Equation's usefulness for predicting annual sheet-rill erosion within interior Alaska is confirmed ...
Aldrich, James W., Johnson, Ronald A.
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Impacts of reclamation approaches on plant establishment in an arid environment during copper mine revegetation

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Revegetation using native vegetation is a commonly used technique to reclaim landscapes degraded by mining activities. Revegetation efforts in the arid Southwestern United States face physical, geochemical, hydrological, and biological challenges unique to drylands.
Sierra T. Lauman, Catherine G. Fontana, Elise S. Gornish, Julia W. Neilson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Compost mulch no-tillage systems in organic vegetable production [PDF]

Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica, 2015
With growing agricultural demands from both conventional and organic systems comes the need for sustainable practices to ensure long-term productivity. In Hungary small scale vegetable growers face challenges in producing their crops due to the lack of effective weed control practices and viable methods of sustainable soil fertility management based on
openaire   +1 more source

Building Resilience: Empowering Agro‐Pastoralists Against Climate Variability in Laikipia, Kenya

Climate Resilience and Sustainability, Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Climate change poses significant challenges for agricultural systems in Africa, particularly affecting agro‐pastoral communities dependent on crops and livestock for their livelihoods. This study investigates the impact of adaptation strategies on climate resilience among agro‐pastoral communities in Laikipia County, Kenya. It applies the Food
Cyrille Samson Awuonda, John Olwande, Gideon Aiko Obare   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pengaruh Macam dan Ketebalan Mulsa Organik Terhadap Populasi Gulma dan Hasil Melon (Cucumis melo L.)

Planta Tropika: Jurnal Agrosains, 2017
The research to observe the effect of the kinds and thickness of organic mulch toward the population of weeds and melon yield was conducted in Wringin, Purwobinangun, Pakem, Sleman District of Yogyakarta, at February up to May 2004. The research site has
Agus Nugroho Setiawan, Lilik Utari, Metasia Oktarini   +2 more
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Growth and Yield of Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo var. sunny house) in Response to Organic and Inorganic Mulching Materials at Rampur, Chitwan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology
Mulching, a widely employed agricultural practice, has been recognized for its influence on soil moisture retention, temperature regulation, and weed suppression, thereby improving growth and yield of crops.
Abhishek Bhattarai, Aavash Shrestha, Rijwan Sai, Sameeksha Pathak, Nischal Kafle   +4 more
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Material Limitations and Processing Challenges of Bio‐Based Thermoplastics: A Review

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 14, April 10, 2026.
This review highlights recent advances in bio‐based thermoplastic polymers (b‐bTPs), focusing on their composition, formulation challenges, and industrial applications. Key aspects include the use of additives and blends to improve performance, microcellular injection molding techniques, and the recyclability of b‐bTPs foams.
Catarina Faria, Daniel Reis, Diana Dias, Renato Reis, Sílvia Cruz   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Profitability of twelve small-scale organic vegetable crops grown in a greenhouse in the North East of Scotland [PDF]

, 2009
The paper examines the profitability of twelve polytunnel vegetable crops grown for an organic box scheme in Scotland. All inputs attributable to specific crops, labour in particular, were recorded during 2008 growing season and expressed in monetary ...
Dybek, Mr Konrad
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Microscale Assessment of Brush Packing Mulch as a Method for Enhancing Soil Moisture Content and Promoting Delayed Grass Seedling Mortality of Subtropical Grasses

Plant-Environment Interactions, Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Recurring droughts in South Africa's dryland rangelands have profound effects on ecosystem health. Consequently, identifying sustainable soil moisture content techniques is critical for enhancing plant growth to support ecosystem function.
Tshepiso Mangani, Piet Monegi, Robert Mangani   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The application of organic mulch and chicken manure for improving soil water availability and yield of turmeric (Curcuma domestica Val) in an Inceptisol of Jambi, Indonesia

Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management
Turmeric (Curcuma domestica Val) is one of the agricultural commodities being developed by the Jambi Province of Indonesia. However, despite the high value of turmeric, its productivity in Jambi Province is low.
Sunarti, Lizawati
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