· SKY Agriculture Mulching Film
o SKY AGRO Manufactures Agriculture Mulching films which are used in
agriculture production
o Mulching film prevents sunlight penetration to soil thus suppress weeds
growth which uptake the nutrients & water applied to main crop
o Mulching films are beneficial as they are useful to reduce water use and
saves water
o Mulching film Use suppress the disease infestation
o Mulching is beneficial to reduce pest infestation as it prevents growth
of weeds which harbor as home for the pest.
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Mulching
films also reduces soil erosion
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Agriculture Mulching Film has various effects
including increasing the soil temperature,intensifying sunlight,preserving soil
moisture to reduce drought,improving fertilizer use
efficiency,conservingsoil,and reducingweed growth.
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Film mulching helps Minimize evaporative loss,so
that more water reduces crop water stress.
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Film mulching can increase the temperature of
topsoil (5 cm depth) by 1.8 – 2.7 degree celcius.
Earlier planting dates
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The use of plastic mulch alters soil temperature. Dark mulches and clear
mulches applied to the soil intercept sunlight warming the soil allowing
earlier planting as well as encouraging faster growth early in the growing season. White mulch reflects heat
from the sun effectively reducing soil temperature. This reduction in
temperature may help establish plants in mid-summer when cooler soil might be
required.
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Soil
moisture retention
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Plastic mulches reduce the amount of water
lost from the soil due to evaporation. This means less water
will be needed for irrigation. Plastic mulches also aid
in evenly distributing moisture to the soil which reduces plant stress.Plastic
mulching film create a barrier of photosynthesis and avoid to rise of othor
plants.
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Weed
management
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Plastic mulches prevent sunlight from
reaching the soil which can inhibit most annual and perennial weeds. Clear plastics
prevent weed growth. Holes in the mulch for plants tend to be the only pathway
for weeds to grow.
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Reduction
in the leaching of fertilizer
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The use of drip irrigation in conjunction with
plastic mulch allows one to reduce leaching of fertilizers. Using drip
irrigation eliminates the use of flood and furrow irrigation that applies large
quantities of water to the soil which in turn tends to leach nitrogen and other
nutrients to depths below the root zone. Drip irrigation applies lower amounts
of water with fertilizers injected and thus these fertilizers are applied to
the root zone as needed. This also reduces the amount of fertilizer needed for
adequate plant growth when compared to broadcast fertilization.
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Improved
crop quality
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Plastic mulches keep ripening fruits off of
the soil. This reduced contact with the soil decreases fruit rot as well as
keeps the fruit and vegetables clean. This is beneficial for the production of
strawberries, for example.
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Reduction
in soil compaction[
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The plastic mulch covering the soil decreases
the crusting effect of rain and sunlight. The reduction in weed quantity means
a decreased need for mechanical cultivation. Weed control between beds of
plastic can be done using directly applied herbicides and through
mechanical means. The soil underneath the plastic mulch stays loose and well
aerated. This increases the amount of oxygen in the soil and aids in microbial
activity.
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Reduction
in root damage
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The use of plastic mulch creates a
practically weed free area around the plant, removing the need for cultivation
except between the rows of plastic. Root damage associated with cultivation is
therefore eliminated. Due to these factors, the use of plastic mulch can lead
to an improvement in the overall growth of the plant.
