Plastic Film Mulching Boosts Wheat Yield by 28% in Poverty-Stricken Areas
The study compared different ways of growing wheat with various mulching techniques. By testing 6 wheat varieties in mulched plots and plastic-covered areas, researchers found that a two-row ribbon cropping method using plastic film increased wheat yield by 28.2%. This technique is cost-effective, easy for farmers to use, and suitable for Kunming's weather and soil conditions. It can help alleviate poverty in mountainous regions.