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Effects of Mulching on Crop Growth, Productivity and Yield

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Mulching refers to the covering of bare land with organic or inorganic material for the betterment of soil and plants. Mulching not only improves the soil properties but also improves the growth and yield of many crops. Mulching improves the moisture status, temperature and nutrient status of the soil that are necessities for the better growth and yield of the crops. Ultimately mulching enhances the yield of many crops. This chapter will discuss the importance of mulching in agroecosystems-plants and soils. This chapter will highlight important aspects related to soil characteristics, the role of mulching in soil health and quality. It also includes important facters affecting the crop yield and impact of mulching for controlling these factors. It will also highlight the importance of mulching for vegetables, orchards and cereal crops relating to their yield characteristics.

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    Adeel Ahmad, Muhammad Yaseen, Muhammad Naveed Tahir & Aqarab Husnain Gondal

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Ahmad, A. et al. (2022). Effects of Mulching on Crop Growth, Productivity and Yield. In: Akhtar, K., Arif, M., Riaz, M., Wang, H. (eds) Mulching in Agroecosystems. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6410-7_14

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