CSS :: Tending Of Forest Crops
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Thermal insulation, leading to greater deposition of dew. In addition organic mulches also contribute to:
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Enhanced humification and microbial activity leading to higher nutrient availability | [B]. |
Improvement of soil structure, by incorporation of plant residues and by encouraging soil fauna.
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Mulching is of profound importance in dry regions | [D]. |
Even in more humid climates it may have very beneficial effects with certain species, e.e., the poplar |
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All of the above |
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