Biodegradable mulch films on the horizon

Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 14:21 in Earth & Climate

In 1999, more than 30 million acres of agricultural land worldwide were covered with plastic mulch, and those numbers have been increasing significantly since then. With the recent trend toward "going green", researchers are seeking environmentally friendlier alternatives to conventional plastic mulch.

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