Eco-friendly mulch innovations prioritize sustainability while protecting soil health and conserving resources. Biodegradable mulches made from materials like straw, wood chips, or cornstarch-based plastics suppress weeds, retain soil moisture, and regulate temperature. These alternatives to synthetic mulches decompose naturally, enriching soil with organic matter. Innovations like reflective or colored mulches enhance light absorption, improving crop growth. Farmers adopting eco-friendly mulching reduce plastic waste and environmental harm. Additionally, these mulches lower water and herbicide usage, making them a cost-effective and sustainable choice. Incorporating such innovations supports eco-conscious farming practices and enhances crop productivity.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy