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Horticulturae, 2021 Adoption of suitable organic fertilizers and soil mulching are useful tools to enhance soil quality, which will inevitably lead to improved growth and yield of crops.
Mohamed Ahmed Youssef +3 more
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Effect of Organic Compost Mulching on Orchard Soil Property
Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2016 In order to increase the fruit yield and economic benefit, pesticides and fertilizers are overused in Chinese orchards, which leads to a series of environmental problem and food safety issues like water body pollution, organic content decrease. The effect and influence of various organic compost mulching on orchard soil property are discussed here, to ...
Wang Y.M., Wang P.C.
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Mulching Options for Northwest Organic and Conventional Orchards [PDF]
HortScience, 2008 The semiarid climate of the Pacific Northwest allows for the production of organic, temperate tree fruit relatively free of disease and with fewer key insect pests compared with other regions of the United States. Weed control and soil fertility are two of the higher cost areas for organic tree fruit where alternatives are being sought through research
David Granatstein, Kent Mullinix
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HortSciencePlastic mulches made from nonbiodegradable polymers (e.g., polyethylene) provide an essential service in commercial horticultural production systems by enhancing crop productivity through weed suppression, soil moisture conservation, and moderating soil ...
Nataliya Shcherbatyuk +10 more
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Organic Mulches Increase Growth of Young Pecan Trees [PDF]
HortScience, 1996 Organic mulches (leaves, pine nuggets, pine straw, grass clippings, and chipped limbs) were applied at depths of 10, 20, or 30 cm in a 3 × 3-m area around young pecan [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch] trees. These treatments were compared to an unmulched herbicide treatment and a common bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] sod. Trunk cross-
W.G. Foshee +5 more
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The effect of mulches on Elytrigia repens spreading under conditions of organic agriculture
Julius-Kühn-Archiv, 2016 Elytrigia repens is the most important and widely spread perennial weed in Lithuania. Infestation with E. repens in organic agriculture is an increasing problem in many parts of Europe. Non-chemical weed management strategies against E.
Jodaugienė, Darija +3 more
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The effect of mulch on properties of erosion sensitive soil using a wind tunnel [PDF]
Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 2020 The aim of this study was to produce mulch by combining natural mineral and organic substances in order to reach soil stabilization and improve soil physical and mechanical properties in Koopal area.
P. Gholamiderami, P. Lahooti, H. Darbam
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BLACK POLYPROPYLENE MULCH TEXTILE IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE [PDF]
, 2010 Black polyethylene mulch is used for weed control in a range of crops under the organic system. The use of black polypropylene mulch is usually restricted to perennial crops.
Dvorak, Petr +5 more
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Organic mulches slightly influence the wine phenolic profile and sensory evaluation
Food Chemistry, 2023 Organic mulching offers numerous agronomical benefits, but its impact on wine quality remains unclear. This study assessed the effect of this practice on wine physicochemical, phenolic composition and sensory properties. Over four years, three organic mulches (grape pruning debris (GPD), straw (STR), and spent mushroom compost (SMC)) and two ...
Mairata, Andreu +5 more
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Sustainable bioplastics manufacturing from renewable sources
FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.Bioplastics are manufactured by using polymers from different bio‐based sources. These novel materials not only offer biodegradability but also possess various functional properties that make them suitable for diverse applications. Recent developments in the preparation of bioplastics are reported, highlighting the distinct properties of each type of ...
C. Valeria L. Giosafatto +6 more
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