Benchmarking the Agronomic Performance of Biodegradable Mulches against Polyethylene Mulch Film: A Meta-Analysis
Growers are interested in biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based polyethylene mulch film (PEM). However, many growers cite limited knowledge about biodegradable mulch films (BDMs) as a significant barrier to adoption. Agronomic field tests of BDMs are often limited temporally or spatially, an...
Main Authors: | Mauro B. D. Tofanelli, Sam E. Wortman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/10/1618 |
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