News tagged with biodegradable mulch
High tunnels, mulch may be the answer to wild High Plains weather
Texas High Plains gardeners know that Mother Nature often doesn't play fair, but a Texas AgriLife Extension Service vegetable specialist at Lubbock is studying ways to even the odds.
Sep 14, 2011 |
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Biodegradable mulch films on the horizon
In 1999, more than 30 million acres of agricultural land worldwide were covered with plastic mulch, and those numbers have been increasing significantly since then. With the recent trend toward "going green", ...
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Feb 26, 2009 |
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Biodegradable mulches successfully control weeds in container-grown arborvitae
Traditionally addressed through hand-weeding and/or herbicide application, controlling weeds is one of most costly operations in nursery production. Increased labor costs have made hand-weeding prohibitive as the sole method ...
Nov 17, 2011 |
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Paper mulches evaluated for commercial vegetable production
Polyethylene mulches, used widely in commercial vegetable production to improve crop yields and produce quality, have distinct disadvantages. Disposal options are limited, and plastic mulches often end up ...
Dec 29, 2010 |
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Environmental effects of cold-climate strawberry farming
Strawberries are America's fifth-favorite fruit, according to consumption rates. California and Florida grow more than 95% of the nation's strawberries; an additional 12,000 acres are planted in other states. Strawberries ...
Sep 05, 2009 |
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Making more functional biopolymers
Whether its contents are heavy-duty deli takeout for dinner or your child's new favorite toy, plastic packaging often withstands a good deal of abuse before it reaches the landfill.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Oct 17, 2006 |
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