Evaluating the effects of biodegradable film mulching on soil water dynamics in a drip-irrigated field

Drip irrigation with plastic film mulching (PM) is an important agricultural practice used to conserve soil water and produce higher crop yields worldwide. However, the plastic film is usually made from non-degradable polyethylene materials, which may lead to the incorporation of plastic into soils and cause a series of negative environmental effects. As such, biodegradable film mulching (BM) can represent a valuable alternative to PM. A...