Tree Belts for Decreasing Aeolian Dust-Carried Pesticides from Cultivated Areas

Tree Belts for Decreasing Aeolian Dust-Carried Pesticides from Cultivated Areas

The aim of this study was to investigate the function of tree belts in reducing the aeolian transport of dust particles carrying pesticides. The study examined the importance of the buffer zones created by commonly planted trees (Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Pinus halepensis (pine) and Ceratonia siliqu...

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Main Authors: Eli Zaady, Itzhak Katra, Shimshon Shuker, Yaakov Knoll, Sarig Shlomo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Geosciences
Subjects:
leakage
buffer strips
airborne dust
wind barriers
windbreaks
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/8/8/286

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