Soil-Biodegradable Plastic Mulches Undergo Minimal in-Soil Degradation in a Perennial Raspberry System after 18 Months

Soil-biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) are made from biodegradable materials that can be bio-based, synthetic, or a blend of these two types of polymers, which are designed to degrade in soil through microbial activities. The purpose of BDMs is to reduce agricultural plastic waste by replacing po...

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Main Authors: Huan Zhang, Markus Flury, Carol Miles, Hang Liu, Lisa DeVetter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Horticulturae
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/6/3/47