FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Basically, a layer is laid on the soil to prevent erosion and sometimes to enrich the soil. So, mulching is a layer formed by stubble and grasses. It is a covering of the compost or manure, straw or plastic spread on the ground to prevent soil erosion and evaporation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mulch prevents erosion by preventing the detachment of soil particles, slows runoff velocity, and retains moisture to improve germination and establishment of vegetative cover.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mulching is a temporary erosion control practice in which materials such as grass, hay, wood chips, wood fibers, straw, or gravel are placed on exposed or recently planted soil surfaces.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plastic mulching reduces rate of evaporation, increases moisture holding capacity, stops the rise of water containing salts, lessens the leaching of plant nutrients, prevent germination of weeds, repel insects and pests, increases the germination speed, maintains soil structure and reduces soil erosion.

Detailed explanation-5: -ˈməlsh. : a protective covering (as of sawdust, compost, or paper) spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil, or keep fruit (such as strawberries) clean.