Reduction in Sediment Movement in Plasticulture

Discusses use of plastic mulch in tomato crop production. Advantages include soil warming, weed suppression, water and fertilizer conservation, and earlier crop yield. Disadvantages may include runoff and sediments.

Originally printed in Virginia Vegetable, Small Fruit and Specialty Crops ? January-February 2004.

Country

United States

Related Organizations

Virginia Tech
United States

Keywords

Plastic film, Soil conservation, Mulches, Crops

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