The Use of Hydromulching as an Alternative to Plastic Films in an Artichoke (<i>Cynara cardunculus</i> cv. Symphony) Crop: A Study of the Economic Viability
The use of mulching in agriculture suppresses the weeds around crop plants, enhances the nutrients status of soil, controls the soil structure and temperature, and reduces soil water evaporation. Excessive use of low-density polyethylene mulches is contributing to the accumulation of high amounts of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/9/5313 |