SU Fengmei, JIA Zhifeng, WANG Zhi. Effects of Geotextile Plus Plastic Film Mulching on Soil Moisture in Weibei Dryland[J]. Bulletin of Soiland Water Conservation, 2018, 38(5): 97-102.
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SU Fengmei, JIA Zhifeng, WANG Zhi. Effects of Geotextile Plus Plastic Film Mulching on Soil Moisture in Weibei Dryland[J]. Bulletin of Soiland Water Conservation, 2018, 38(5): 97-102. DOI: 10.13961/j.cnki.stbctb.2018.05.016.
Effects of Geotextile Plus Plastic Film Mulching on Soil Moisture in Weibei Dryland
[Objective] We studied the effects of geotextile plus plastic film mulching method on soil moisture conservation and its durability in order to provide a scientific reference for further development of water-saving agricultural technologies in Weibei dryland regions of Shaanxi Province.[Methods] Due to the fact that plastic film is easy to weathering
poor durability
short service life
and the residual debris is harmful to the environment
while weed-blocking geotextile is high strength
weathering resistance
but poor water penetration
this study used a combination of geotextile plus plastic film mulching (plastic film below the geotextile) to monitor soil moisture in-situ for one year.[Results] ① Under both mulching and non-mulching conditions
the variations of soil moisture content showed a high-low-high trend with the increase of soil depth. ② Under geotextile plus plastic film mulching conditions
the daily average soil moisture at 15
30
and 50 cm depths increased by 11.2%
8.0%
and 5.3%
respectively
compared to the bare soil area. ③ The impacts of limited rainfall on soil moisture were mainly reflected in the top 15 cm depth in the bare soil area
but extended to 30 cm depth in the mulched area. ④ During the experimental period
the properties of the geotextile was well preserved. The plastic film covered by the geotextile was also intact
similar to its initial state
except for the exposed edge areas that was fragmented due to weathering.[Conclusion] The geotextile plastic film mulching method not only showed advantages in water conservation and weed control
but also effectively extended the life of plastic film.
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