Effects of plastic mulch film residues on wheat rhizosphere and soil properties

How Long Can Roundup ® Residues Stay on Plastic Mulch ?

Effects of film mulch and soil pesticides on nematodes, weeds, and yields of vegetable crops.

Field plots in Tifton loamy sand were treated with various soil pesticides in 1973 and 1974 and either left exposed or covered with biodegradable flint mulch. Test crops were cantaloup, slicing and pickling cucumber, squash, and sweet corn. Overhead sprinkler irrigation was used in 1973, and trickle irrigation under the film mulch was used on sweet corn in 1974. Soil was assayed for nematodes, ...

Effects of straw mulch on soil water and winter wheat production in dryland farming

The soil water supply is the main factor that limits dryland crop production in China. In a three-year field experiment at a dryland farming experimental station, we evaluated the effects of various straw mulch practices on soil water storage, grain yield, and water use efficiency (WUE) of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum). Field experiments were conducted with six different mulch combinations (...

Influence of mulch and soil compaction on earthworm cast properties

The effects of different mulch materials applied to compacted and uncompacted soil on the quantity and the quality of deposited earthworm casts were investigated. Biochemical properties and water stability of soil aggregates were compared with the corresponding properties of worm casts. This short-time experiment was conducted in the laboratory, simulating field conditions of mulch management i...

Investigating the Effects of Two Emulsion Mulch Types on Soil Properties: A Case Study of Aran and Bidgol Desert Areas

Introduction: Wind erosion and thunderstorms bring about significant adverse consequences, including air pollution, reduced visibility, wear and tear of industrial machinery, soil structure destruction, and adverse effects on soil fertility. In recent years, the aerosol pollution caused by sand storms has turned into a serious health threat for Iranian people. In addition to being detrimental t...