Agricultural systems in the EU have become more vulnerable and less sustainable due to an
overreliance on herbicides and the tremendous increase in herbicide-resistant weeds. The …

The application of mulch films for preserving soil moisture and preventing weed growth has
been a part of agricultural practice for decades. Different materials have been used as mulch …

Soil-biodegradable plastic mulch films are a promising alternative to polyethylene mulches,
but adoption has been slow, in part because of uncertainties about in-field degradation. The …

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

Polyethylene plastic mulches are widely used in specialty cropping systems in the United
States due to the horticultural benefits they provide. However, polyethylene mulch is …

Risks associated with dust hazards are often underappreciated, a gap between the
knowledge pool and public awareness that can be costly for impacted communities. This …

The use of plastic mulch films is widespread in agriculture for specialty cropping systems
because of several benefits. In this article, we critically review, for the first time under a …

Agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and one of the sectors
most vulnerable to climate change. Mulching, the application of an organic layer to an …

The effect of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) coating on the
hydrophobic, oleophobic, and strength properties of paper were investigated. The results …

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 …