Plastic Mulching Films

Following are the Main Features of Plastic Mulching Films :-
a It is completely impermeable to water.
a It prevents the direct evaporation of moisture foam the soil and thus limits the water losses and conserves.
a By evaporation suppression, it prevents the rise of water containing salts.
a Mulch can facilitate fertilizer placement and reduce the loss of plant nutrient through leaching
a Mulches can also provide a barrier to soil pathogens
a Reflective mulches will repel certain insects
a Mulches maintain a warm temperature even during nighttime which enables seeds to germinate quickly and for young plant to rapidly establish a strong root growth system.
a Synthetic mulched play a major role in soil solarisation process.
a Mulches develop a microclimatic underside of the sheet, which is higher in carbondi-oxide to the higher level of microbial activity.
a Under mulch, the soil structure is maintained during cropping period.
a Early germination almost 2-3 day.
a Better nodulation in crops like groundnut.
a Less nematodes population.
a Water erosion is completely averted since soil is completely covered foam bearing action of rain drops.
a When compared to organic mulches, it serves for a longer period.