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Impact of Plastics in Agriculture
AgriculturePlastics are an integral part of crop cultivation, a practice often referred to as “plasticulture” [...]
Douglas G. Hayes
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Windbreaks: An Important Component in a Plasticulture System [PDF]
HortTechnology, 1996 Windbreaks reduce wind speed and modify the microclimate in sheltered areas. Many producers use wind barriers in their production systems, but few producers recognize all of the benefits available or understand the principles involved in windbreak function and design.
Hodges, Laurie, Brandle, James R.
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The Global Greenhouse Boom: Emerging Geographies of Agri‐Food Intensification in the Plantationocene
Geography Compass, Volume 19, Issue 4, April 2025.ABSTRACT The global greenhouse boom is central to the accelerating intensification of agri‐food systems. Perspectives and principles of critical agrarian studies, the Plantationocene, and environment‐society geography are used to offer a novel approach to the global greenhouse boom.
Karl S. Zimmerer, Martha G. Bell
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Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura, 2009 O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos da cobertura de videira 'Cabernet Sauvignon' com lona plástica translúcida sobre a disponibilidade de luz e água, a concentração foliar de clorofila e a fotossíntese.
Clenilso Sehnen Mota +3 more
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Cover Crop Performance between Plastic-mulched Beds: Impacts on Weeds and Soil Resources
HortScience, 2020 Growing a cover crop living mulch between plastic-mulched beds may reduce soil erosion while providing other agroecosystem services. However, information regarding the relative differences among living mulch species to maximize services and minimize ...
Alyssa R. Tarrant +2 more
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Plant Breeding, Volume 144, Issue 2, Page 263-272, April 2025.ABSTRACT Strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) is an important crop in the United States. In this study, we analysed strawberry trials established across 7 years and two locations. Our objective was to estimate genetic parameters and predict breeding values for yield.
José Guillermo Chacón +2 more
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Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental, 2002 O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as condições micrometeorológicas no interior de túneis baixos cultivados com alface, através da perfuração do filme plástico, técnica utilizada para melhorar a ventilação no interior dos túneis, porém ainda pouco ...
José E. B. A. Monteiro +2 more
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Plasticulture in California Vegetable Production [PDF]
, 2000 Author(s): Schrader, Wayne L | Abstract: Farmers up and down California are using plastic mulches, row covers, and tunnels to improve vegetable production or extend the growing season. This publication describes the variety of materials available, their uses, and their potential benefits.
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L'entrée des jeunes dans l'agriculture : cas du maraîchage sous serre dans les Ziban (Algérie) [PDF]
, 2015 En Algérie, l'approvisionnement des marchés de gros en fruits et légumes dépend quasi exclusivement de la production locale. L'abondance et la régularité de ces productions constituent un enjeu important de sécurité alimentaire pour l'Etat qui doit ...
Hartani, Tarik +2 more
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Seed yield and quality as influenced by growing conditions in hybrid seed production of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) cv. Pusa Hybrid-1 [PDF]
, 2016 The present investigation was carried out under insect proof net house (IPN) and open field condition (OFC) at Centre for Protected Cultivation Technology and Seed Testing Laboratory of Division of Seed Science &Technology, IARI, New Delhi in bitter ...
Jat, G. S. +5 more
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