Effectiveness of Straw Mulch on Infiltration, Splash Erosion, Runoff and Sediment in Laboratory Conditions
Mulches have extraordinary potential in reducing surface runoff, increasing infiltration of water into the soil and decreasing soil erosion. The straw mulches as a biological material, has the ability to be a significant physical barrier against the impact of raindrops and reduce the detachment of s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2014-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Water and Land Development |
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Online Access: | http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/jwld.2014.22.issue-1/jwld-2014-0022/jwld-2014-0022.xml?format=INT |