Polyethylene and Biodegradable Plastic Mulches for Strawberry Production in the United States: Experiences and Opinions of Growers in Three Regions

Polyethylene and Biodegradable Plastic Mulches for Strawberry Production in the United States: Experiences and Opinions of Growers in Three Regions

Although agricultural plastic mulches can have significant horticultural benefits for specialty crops such as strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa), there can also be significant economic and environmental costs. In particular, polyethylene (PE) plastic mulch requires labor and financial investments for r...

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Main Authors: Jessica R. Goldberger, Lisa W. DeVetter, Katherine E. Dentzman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) 2019-08-01
Series:HortTechnology
Subjects:
environment
fragaria ×ananassa
grower survey
matted row
mulch disposal;
plasticulture
sustainability
Online Access:https://journals.ashs.org/horttech/view/journals/horttech/29/5/article-p619.xml

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