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Field Incineration of Plastic Mulch
Journal of Vegetable Crop Production, 2000ABSTRACT A machine to incinerate plastic mulch as it is pulled from a soil bed has been designed, built, and tested. The machine incorporated automatic pickup speed control and liquified petroleum (LP) gas burners to attempt to incinerate the plastic mulch as it was removed from beds in strawberry and bell pepper production fields.
Richard L. Parish +2 more
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Biodegradable plastic mulches: Impact on the agricultural biotic environment
Science of The Total Environment, 2021The increasing use of plastic films for agricultural mulching continues worldwide. Mulching improves crop yield, decreases pesticide' inputs to the field, saves irrigation water and contributes to tackle the food demand for the growing world population.
Hadaly Serrano-Ruiz +2 more
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Potential to double-crop plastic mulch
Canadian Journal of Plant Science, 2008Double-cropping of plastic (polyethylene) mulches has the potential to increase the cost-effectiveness while reducing the environmental impact of this technology for enhancing growth of vegetable crops. In regions with a short growing season, double-cropping of soil mulches hinges on being able to leave the plastic in the field over winter.
Doug Waterer +2 more
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Sweet Corn Plastic Mulch Comparison
2009Early sweet corn production is enhanced by use of clear plastic mulch. Some growers use this practice on their earliest plantings to gain a market advantage and higher price. In cool, wet springs the practice is highly profitable. In central and northern Iowa, the years with a yield advantage more than offset the costs for years with no gain. There are
Taber, Henry, Heard, Matthew
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Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2019
Abstract The return of ladies finger (okra) to the joint effect of drip irrigation and mulches is very encouraging. The most common types of mulch are the black plastic mulch (BPM), which is commercially produced by industry but does create environmental problems and increased cost of production particularly for small and marginal farmers.
Jitendra Sinha +3 more
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Abstract The return of ladies finger (okra) to the joint effect of drip irrigation and mulches is very encouraging. The most common types of mulch are the black plastic mulch (BPM), which is commercially produced by industry but does create environmental problems and increased cost of production particularly for small and marginal farmers.
Jitendra Sinha +3 more
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Use of Plastic Mulch for Successive Crops
Journal of Vegetable Crop Production, 2002ABSTRACT Using plastic mulch for multiple (successive) crops spreads the installation and removal costs of plastic mulch and drip irrigation tubing over two or more crops, thus reducing the cost per crop. When using plastic mulch for a summer crop, white rather than black is preferred to reflect light and reduce soil temperature.
Richard L. Parish +2 more
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Mulch Plastic Systems: Recent Advances and Applications
2019In the field of agriculture, the introduction of mulches revolutionized the commercial production of some vegetables, fruits and grain crops due to its instant economic benefits such as higher yields and improved crop quality. While the agricultural surface assisted with mulching films shows growing demand throughout the world, the sustainability of ...
Manzano, Veronica Elena +4 more
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Effects of plastic mulching and plastic residue on agricultural production: A meta-analysis
Science of The Total Environment, 2019China is a large agricultural country, and food security is significantly limited by the shortage of water resources. Plastic mulching technology can effectively modify the crop growth environment and crop production due to differences in climatic conditions, spatial distribution characteristics, and cropping systems and methods.
Haihe, Gao +5 more
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Impacts of biodegradable plastic mulches on soil health
Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2019Abstract Plastic pollution in agricultural soils, caused by the incomplete removal of polyethylene mulch after usage, is a growing environmental concern. There has therefore been increased interest in biodegradable plastic mulches as alternative to polyethylene mulch; however, little is known about their impact on soil health.
Henry Y. Sintim +8 more
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