Science news articles about 'weed suppression'

... County, IA, to determine whether the yield, weed suppression, and profit characteristics of LEI systems can match or exceed those of a conventional system. Results from the study ...

... for growers. Natural mulches have been proven effective in weed suppression, moisture conservation, and improved water ... of a higher depth of natural mulches required to suppress weeds, transport costs can be high and prohibit ...

... . The research team determined that the major factor influencing weed suppression by compost mulches (for certain ... after application, pine needles lost some efficacy at suppressing weeds but the treatment was still superior to both ...

... and cowpea were compared with a bare-ground control for weed suppression and nitrogen contribution when followed by organically managed no-till bulb onion production ...

... cover crops because of the potential for enhanced weed suppression without disturbing the soil. Cover crops also increase nutrient retention and reduce soil ...