The Impact of Mulching on Crop Production and Farmland Environment
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Farming Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 1398
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plastic film mulching; plasticulture; microplastics; environmental impact assessment; life cycle assessment
Interests: plastic film mulching; plasticulture; microplastics; water-saving agriculture; dryland agriculture
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mulching is an important agricultural production measure that is beneficial for promoting crop yield, reducing water use efficiency, controlling weeds and pests, and preventing soil erosion. Various mulching materials (plastic film mulching, straw mulching, organic mulching, etc.) and mulching modes (furrow mulching, ridge mulching, etc.) have different impacts on crop production and the soil environment.
However, the inappropriate use of mulching, especially plastic film mulching, can lead to negative environmental impacts. Residual plastic film in the soil can damage its granular structure, reduce its permeability, and worsen its physical and chemical properties, directly affecting crop growth. Some plastic films degrade into microplastics or decompose into harmful substances, leading to the risk of polluting soil and water sources and damaging the agricultural ecological environment.
Therefore, this Special Issue seeks to publish related research on (1) the impacts of various mulching materials and modes on crop production, including but not limited to crop yield, water use efficiency, and nutrient recycling; and (2) the active and negative impacts of mulching on the farmland environment, including but not limited to greenhouse gas emissions, active nitrate leaching, ecosystem services, and microplastic pollution.
Dr. Jixiao Cui
Prof. Dr. Wen-Qing He
Dr. Yingxing Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plastic film mulching
- straw mulching
- soil surface mulching
- organic mulching
- microplastic
- crop production
- farmland environment
- soil ecology
Planned Papers
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