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ClearEffect of Nitrogen Management on Wheat Yield, Water and Nitrogen Utilization, and Economic Benefits under Ridge-Furrow Cropping System with Supplementary Irrigation
This paper is not about microplastics; it examines the effects of nitrogen management practices and ridge-furrow cropping systems on wheat yield, water use efficiency, and economic returns.
Straw Strip Mulching Increases Winter Wheat Yield by Optimizing Water Consumption Characteristics in a Semi-Arid Environment
Researchers found that straw strip mulching increases winter wheat yield in semi-arid environments by optimizing water consumption characteristics, conducting two-year field experiments comparing straw mulching against plastic film and no-mulching treatments as part of efforts to develop sustainable alternatives to plastic film mulching.
Energy budget and carbon footprint in a wheat and maize system under ridge furrow strategy in dry semi humid areas
This agricultural study compared the energy use and carbon footprint of wheat-maize farming systems using different irrigation and planting strategies in semi-arid China. The research has no direct relevance to microplastic research but informs sustainable farming practices that reduce overall environmental impact.
A novel low-tech lined bed cultivation enhances drought stress tolerance of cucumber in semi-arid conditions
Not relevant to microplastics — this agricultural study tests a low-tech polyethylene-lined trench-bed system for growing cucumbers under water-deficit conditions in Egypt, finding it dramatically improves yield and water-use efficiency compared to unlined beds.
Effects of Different Mulch Types on Farmland Soil Moisture in an Artificial Oasis Area
Not relevant to microplastics — this study compares how different mulch materials (including conventional polyethylene plastic films) affect soil moisture retention in an arid farming region of China, focusing on water management rather than plastic fragmentation or microplastic contamination.
Effects of different mulch materials on the Photosynthetic Characteristics, yield, and soil water use efficiency of Wheat in Loess tableland
A field experiment on China's Loess Plateau found that liquid mulching film improved wheat photosynthesis, grain number, and water use efficiency compared to conventional mulching. The results support liquid film as an effective technique for high-yield wheat cultivation in drought-prone regions.
Effects of different mulch materials on the photosynthetic characteristics, yield, and soil water use efficiency of wheat in Loess tableland
Not relevant to microplastics — this agricultural study compares different mulching materials (including plastic film) on wheat yield and water use efficiency in the Loess Plateau of China, with no focus on microplastic pollution from plastic mulch.
Nutrient Management Influences Root Characteristics and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in the Vegetable-Based Agroecosystem in the Northwestern Himalayas
This paper is not about microplastics — it evaluates how different fertilizer combinations affect root growth and nitrogen use efficiency in vegetable crops.
Distribution of soil water and nitrate in furrow irrigation under different plastic mulch placement conditions for a maize crop: Field and modelling study
This study examined how the placement of plastic mulch in furrow irrigation systems affects soil water distribution and nitrate leaching in maize fields. While plastic mulch improves crop yields, its fragmentation over time is a recognized source of agricultural microplastic pollution.
Combining Straw Mulch with Nitrogen Fertilizer Improves Soil and Plant Physio-Chemical Attributes, Physiology, and Yield of Maize in the Semi-Arid Region of China
Researchers found that combining wheat straw mulching with nitrogen fertilization significantly improved maize yield, soil fertility, and plant physiology compared to nitrogen application alone in semi-arid conditions. The two-year field study showed that full straw mulch plus nitrogen resulted in the greatest improvements in photosynthesis, biomass, and nitrogen use efficiency.
Effects of small ridge and furrow mulching degradable film on dry direct seeded rice
Researchers tested biodegradable mulch films in micro-ridge-furrow planting (raised beds with channels) for dry-seeded rice in semiarid China, finding that biodegradable film outperformed traditional plastic film in soil temperature, plant growth, and grain yield. This method reduces plastic pollution in agricultural fields while maintaining or improving crop productivity.
Effects of Mulching on Maize Yield and Evapotranspiration in the Heihe River Basin, Northwest China
This study examined how plastic film mulching affects maize yield and water use in northwest China's Heihe River Basin, finding that mulching increases yields and reduces evaporation. However, widespread plastic mulch use is also a major source of microplastic pollution in agricultural soils.
Film mulching counteracts the adverse effects of mild moisture deficiency, and improves the quality and yield of Cyperus esculentus. L grass and tuber in the oasis area of Tarim Basin
This paper is not about microplastics; it studies how plastic film mulching and reduced irrigation affect the growth, yield, and quality of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) in an arid oasis farming system in China.
Identifying the Influencing Factors of Plastic Film Mulching on Improving the Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Potato in the Northwest China
This meta-analysis found that plastic film mulching increased potato yield by 25-30% and improved water use efficiency in water-scarce Northwest China. The benefits varied by precipitation level, fertilizer application, and mulching method, providing guidance for optimizing this widely used agricultural practice.
Modeling Spring Maize Grain Filling under Film Mulching and Nitrogen Application in a Cold and Arid Environment
Researchers modeled maize grain-filling under different plastic mulch film and nitrogen fertilizer treatments, finding that degradable plastic film performed similarly to conventional plastic mulch. The comparison of degradable versus conventional agricultural plastic films is relevant to microplastic contamination of soils, as conventional mulch films are a major source of agricultural microplastics.
Optimized Farmland Mulching Improves Rainfed Maize Productivity by Regulating Soil Temperature and Phenology on the Loess Plateau in China
A field experiment on the Loess Plateau found that combining plastic film mulch with straw mulch regulated soil temperature and extended the grain-filling period of rainfed maize, preventing premature senescence and improving yields. The study highlights a trade-off in dryland agriculture: plastic mulch conserves moisture but overheats soil, while novel double-mulching patterns can mitigate the temperature problem while still relying on plastic film.
Towards Sustainable Management of Mineral Fertilizers in China: An Integrative Analysis and Review
This review examines strategies for sustainable management of mineral fertilizers in China, synthesizing research on improving nutrient use efficiency and reducing environmental impacts from fertilizer overuse. It is an agricultural science study unrelated to microplastics.
Assessing Grain Quality Changes in White and Black Rice under Water Deficit
This paper is not about microplastics; it is an agricultural study comparing grain quality — including phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, and mineral composition — in white and black rice varieties grown under conventional flooding versus alternate wetting and drying irrigation regimes.
The effects of biodegradable mulch film on the growth, yield, and water use efficiency of cotton and maize in an arid region
Researchers compared biodegradable and conventional plastic mulch films in Chinese agriculture, finding that biodegradable films improved water use efficiency and crop yield comparably to conventional plastic while reducing long-term plastic accumulation in soil. Degradable mulch films represent a promising strategy to reduce agricultural microplastic pollution.
Role of tillage measures in mitigating waterlogging damage in rapeseed
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it studies tillage methods for reducing waterlogging damage to rapeseed crops.
Crop Management System Consisting of Biodegradable Mulching Film + Drip Irrigation Increases Yield and Quality of Flue-Cured Tobacco
This paper is not about microplastics; it compares biodegradable plastic mulching film combined with drip irrigation against conventional bare-soil and sprinkler irrigation for tobacco crops, focusing on yield and quality outcomes.
Straw Return with Biodegradable Film Mulch: A Synergistic Cultivation Measure with Environmental and Economic Benefits Based on Life Cycle Assessment
Researchers used life cycle assessment to evaluate straw return combined with biodegradable plastic film mulch as a cultivation strategy for Chinese farmland, comparing environmental and economic outcomes against conventional practices. The combination reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved soil health while remaining cost-competitive.
Impact of Management Strategies on Reducing of Mulching Film Residues Pollution in Arid Regions
Researchers examined the impact of different management strategies — including increased polyethylene film recycling rates and adoption of biodegradable mulch films — on reducing mulching film residue pollution in arid agricultural regions. The study found that combining recycling incentives with biodegradable film adoption significantly reduced soil plastic accumulation, supporting sustainable agricultural development in water-limited dryland farming systems.
Competency of groundwater recharge of irrigated cotton field subjacent to sowing methods, plastic mulch, water productivity, and yield under climate change
Researchers tested different cotton planting methods with and without plastic mulch films, finding that bed planting without plastic mulch produced the highest yield and water efficiency, while climate models predict groundwater recharge will decline significantly by 2050. The study also highlights that plastic mulch films used in agriculture are a known source of microplastic contamination in soil.