Agronomic and environmental benefits of ‘re-using’ a biodegradable mulching film for two consecutive lettuce cycles

Agronomic and environmental benefits of ‘re-using’ a biodegradable mulching film for two consecutive lettuce cycles

Biodegradable films are a valuable and sustainable alternative to plastic films for mulching soils since they avoid the environmental and economic problems related to plastic removal and disposal. Nevertheless, the fast degradation of such materials could make them unsuitable for mid- to long-term...

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Main Authors: Ida Di Mola, Eugenio Cozzolino, Lucia Ottaiano, Riccardo Riccardi, Patrizia Spigno, Massimo Fagnano, Mauro Mori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Italian Journal of Agronomy
Subjects:
Mulching
biodegradable film
biodegradable film lifetime
polyethylene
lettuce
yield.
Online Access:https://www.agronomy.it/index.php/agro/article/view/2061

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