Shifting Long-Term Tillage to Geotextile Mulching for Weed Control Improves Soil Quality and Yield of Orange Orchards

Shifting Long-Term Tillage to Geotextile Mulching for Weed Control Improves Soil Quality and Yield of Orange Orchards

Weed control in urban and peri-urban orange orchards is challenging due to operational and legislative restrictions. Tillage, besides from negatively affecting soil fertility and microorganisms, is demanding for humans. On the other hand, herbicides are advised against due to the possibility to reac...

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Main Authors: Sara Paliaga, Caterina Lucia, Daniela Pampinella, Sofia Maria Muscarella, Luigi Badalucco, Eristanna Palazzolo, Vito Armando Laudicina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
soil fertility
soil bioindicators
Washington navel
weed management
tillage
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/4/764

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