Mulch: vegetative cover

ISBN-13: 9786203916164 / Angielski / Miękka / 2025 / 52 str.

Reinaldo Hanoi Valdes-Reinoso; Enrique Orestes Santos; Bertha R. Castillo Edua

Opis

Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges of our times, with widespread impacts on ecosystems, agriculture and food security. This book aims to develop knowledge and skills on the use of mulch as a cover crop for plant growth, with the purpose of improving plant productivity and reducing the use of pesticides. At Olive Land Farms, located in the State of Florida, mulching is used as a beneficial practice for the cultivation of olive trees, which favors their resilience.Key words: Mulching, vegetative cover, resilience, olive trees, organic agriculture.