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Dataset for: "Long-term biodegradable mulch films application in agricultural fields: effects on soil functionality and microplastic generation"
Summary
This is a dataset accompanying a study on the long-term use of biodegradable mulch films in agricultural fields, examining effects on soil function and whether these films generate microplastics over time. The research addresses a critical question for sustainable agriculture: whether biodegradable plastic alternatives to conventional mulch films genuinely reduce microplastic contamination in farmland soils.
Dataset for: "Long-term biodegradable mulch films application in agricultural fields: effects on soil functionality and microplastic generation", Journal of Environmental Management Volume 398, 128594, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128594
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