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1) Introduction2) Mulching3) Types of Mulching4) Working of Mulch5) Advantages of Mulching6) Water & Soil Conservation by Mulching7) Conclusion
Main Characteristics of Arid ZoneLow Precipitation
High Temperature
Major Problems of Arid ZoneLess availability of Moisture
Soil Erosion
One of the Solutions to Problems
A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of an area of soil.
Mulches are materials placed over the soil surface to maintain moisture and improve soil conditions.
“It is the type of mulching in which the mulching material is always organic.”
Organic residues, grass clippings, leaves, hay, straw, shredded bark, whole bark, animal manure, etc.
Organic mulches are temporary decay over time.
They add Organic matter in SoilIncrease water retention CapacityProvide Nutrients
In this form mulching material is always from inorganic source (synthetic) .
The material used in this type is usually stones, plastic bags , nylon sheets etc.
They do not decompose with time.
1) Moderates soil temperature 2) Reduces evaporation3) Stabilizes soil moisture4) Controls weeds5) Controls soil erosion6) Provides valuable nutrients as breaks down7) Encourages worms, which aerate the soil
Mulches Prevent from water loss by:
Moderation of soil Temperature Minimizing Evaporation Preventing Run-off Suppress water-stealing weeds Add organic matter to the soil Improve water retention capacity of soil
Mulches break the force of rain and irrigation water thereby:preventing erosionsoil compaction and crusting Mulched soils absorb water faster Improve Soil texture
Simplest and cheapest method to Conserve Natural ResourcesConserve Soil Moisture
Organic Mulch-----------------25%Inorganic Mulch---------------75%
Reduction in Soil erosion---------41-75%