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Published online 1 June 1960
Published in Agron J 52:307-309 (1960)
© 1960 American Society of Agronomy
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Effect of Black Polyethylene Mulch on Soil and Microclimate Temperature and Nitrate Level

V. A Clarkson1

Synopsis: At various depths under the mulch, maximum daily temperatures were somewhat higher and minimum temperatures somewhat lower. No harmful effects on plants were noted. Under mulch the movement and leaching of nitrates were reduced and utilization by corn was increased.


1 Horticulturist, Union Carbide Plastics Company, Division of Union Carbide Corporation, Research Farm, Clayton, N. C.







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