The use of plastic mulch in agriculture has increased dramatically in the last 10 years
throughout the world. This increase is due to benefits such as increase in soil temperature …

Biodegradable mulch film was considered to be a sustainable ecological alternative
alleviate of plastic mulch film. Extensive studies related to biodegradable mulch film have …

Growers are interested in biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based polyethylene
mulch film (PEM). However, many growers cite limited knowledge about biodegradable …

Plastic mulch films are widely used in agriculture to enhance crop production by
suppressing weeds, conserving soil water and increasing soil temperature. The majority of …

We investigated changes in soil microbiota associated with the degradation of poly
(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT) film at 30° C using a polymerase chain reaction …

The excessive use of plastic in modern agriculture is threatening the overall sustainability of
our ecosystem due to persistency of residual plastic residues in both terrestrial and aquatic …

To alleviate soil pollution caused by mulching polyethylene (PE) films that are non-
degradable and non-recoverable, we evaluated different biodegradable (BD) films (starch …

Plastic mulching is a critical agricultural practice for food production, which provides multiple
benefits, including water conservation, weed control, and increased crop yield and quality …

The use of biodegradable plastic films made of poly (butylene adipate-co-
terephthalate)(PBAT) to improve crop production has been proposed. Because the film after …

This chapter describes the state of the art of the agronomic effects of degradable bioplastics
used as agricultural films. Current use of bioplastics and certified commercial biodegradable …