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Original Research Articles                      Volume : 11, Issue:11, November, 2022

PRINT ISSN : 2319-7692
Online ISSN : 2319-7706
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Publisher : Excellent Publishers
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Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash
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Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.2022.11(11): 187-199
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2022.1111.022


Formulation and Utilization of Bio Degradable Mulch Films and A Design Considerations of Mulch Film Laying Machine – A Review
Rachavelpula Ravindra Raju1*, Prashant Mario D’souza2, Rana Noor Aalam1
and Sheen C. Moses1
1Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering,
2Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, Sam Higginbottom University of Agricultural Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, U.P, India
*Corresponding author
Abstract:

The plastic mulch film in agriculture has increased dominantly in the last 20 years in entire world. The use of plastic mulch film thus increases the benefits such as increase in soil temperature, reduced weed pressure, moisture conservation, reduction of certain insect pests, higher crop yields, and more efficient use of soil nutrients. The main problem with the plastic mulch film was disposing of used plastic films, which cause pollution, and this issue led to development of photodegradable and biodegradable mulches. Here, review the use of plastic mulches in agriculture, with special reference to biode- gradable mulches. Major topics discussed are (1) history of plastic mulch and impact on crop yield and pest management, (2) limitations of polyethylene mulches and potential alternatives, (3) biodegradable and photodegradable plastic mulches, (4) field performance of biodegradable mulches, and (5) use of biodegradable plastic mulches in organic production. We found that removal and disposal of conventional polyethylene mulches remains a major agro- nomic, economic, and environmental constrain. polymers such as poly(lactic acid), poly(butylene adipate- coterephthalate), poly(ε-caprolactone), and starch-based polymer blends or copolymers can degrade when exposed to bioactive environments such as soil and compost; The biodegradable materials obtained from petroleum and natural resources, opportunity for using biodegradable polymers as agricultural mulch films has become more viable, and the source of polymer and additives may limit use of some biode- gradable mulches in organic production. More knowledge is needed on the effect of biodegradable mulches on crop growth, microclimate modifications, soil biota, soil fertility, and yields.


Keywords: Mulching film, polyethylene, plastic residues, mechanical properties

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Rachavelpula Ravindra Raju, Prashant Mario D’souza, Rana Noor Aalam and Sheen C. Moses. 2022. Formulation and Utilization of Bio Degradable Mulch Films and A Design Considerations of Mulch Film Laying Machine – A Review.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 11(11): 187-199. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2022.1111.022
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