Plastic mulches has tremendous effects on the growth and yield of crops. Black plastic showed superior performance among the plastic mulches. Black plastic mulch suppresses the weed growth and thereby, increase the fruit yield. Plastic mulches reduce the amount of water lost from the soil due to evaporation.…
Mulching may be defined as the process of covering the soil surface around the plants to create congenial conditions for the crop growth. It is a long-established horticultural practice that involves spreading a layer of material on the ground around plants to protect their roots from heat, cold,…
Mulching is a process of covering the soil with a porous material to improve soil condition and plant growth. This process creates protective cover around the plant root to make it favorable for better condition. Plastic mulch is a product used in agriculture, lawns and gardens to prevent…