Runoff Mitigation in Croplands: Evaluating the Benefits of Straw Mulching and Polyacrylamide Techniques

Water loss through surface runoff is a significant constraint for rainfed agricultural lands across the Mediterranean region. Using straw-mulch cover (SMC) as a runoff mitigator has been successfully utilized to negate the impact of raindrop splashing. However, this practice is uncommon due to the h...

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Main Authors: Eli Argaman, Ilan Stavi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/13/7/1935