Mulching: An Efficient Technology for Sustainable Agriculture Production

Kumar, Pradeep and Usadadiya, V. P. (2023) Mulching: An Efficient Technology for Sustainable Agriculture Production. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 35 (20). pp. 887-896. ISSN 2320-7035

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Mulching: An Efficient Technology for Sustainable Agriculture Production Pradeep Kumar V. P. Usadadiya

The application of mulching practices reduces soil evaporation, conserves soil moisture, suppresses weed growth, controls soil structure and temperature, influences soil micro-organisms, and is aesthetically pleasing. This study has reviewed, which described the effects of various mulching materials and methods on soil and environment that influence crop productivity. This paper describes the extent of influence of different mulching materials and methods on the hydrothermal environment of soils. It is imperative to know the processes that control soil environments under various mulching conditions and the effects of mulching materials on crop yield, productivity and water use efficiency. Plastic mulching materials also have a greater importance to control soil environment and increase crop yield. Organic mulching materials are inexpensive and environment friendly. The selection of an appropriate mulching material is, however, guided by crop type, crop management practices and climatic conditions. Future research is needed on the effects of low-cost biodegradable mulching materials on microclimate modifications, soil biota, soil fertility, crop growth and crop yields.
10 04 2023 887 896 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i203880 https://journalijpss.com/index.php/IJPSS/article/view/3880 https://journalijpss.com/index.php/IJPSS/article/download/3880/7696 https://journalijpss.com/index.php/IJPSS/article/download/3880/7696 https://journalijpss.com/index.php/IJPSS/article/download/3880/7697

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Eurolib Press > Agricultural and Food Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 05 Oct 2023 06:06
Last Modified: 05 Oct 2023 06:06
URI: http://info.submit4journal.com/id/eprint/2539

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