Stubble or organic matter
Covers are an effective solution to counteract losses due to evapotranspiration, since they conserve moisture and reduce the influence of solar radiation and wind on plants and soil. Likewise, they optimize irrigation efficiency.
Organic covers are a great solution for losses due to evapotranspiration, since they are very efficient at conserving moisture and reducing the action of solar radiation and wind on plants and soil. Additionally, they maximize irrigation efficiency. Stubble consists of keeping the soil covered with organic matter, where even its residue can be used. By covering soils with dead vegetation (commonly known as stubble), moisture evaporation is inhibited by keeping the soil shaded and greater water infiltration is allowed (depending on the amount and type of waste used). Also, covering the soil with organic matter reduces the risk of erosion and benefits the biodiversity of the agroecosystem.
N.A.
Estimated value:
Prevents moisture evaporation, soil erosion, improves water infiltration processes and benefits the agroecosystem.
Expected environmental impact:
Rural
Sector:
50 - 70
Efficiency (%):
N.A.
Energy used:
2,000 - 2,500
Precipitation (mm):
1, 2 and 13
SDGs impacted:
Efficiency in water use
Main theme:
2,000 - 2,500
Precipitation:
North
Region:
Low
Application difficulty:
1- https://www.copacpuebla.org.mx/index.php/ac-6/68-rastrojo47#:~:text=Otros%20beneficios%20del%20uso%20del%20rastrojo%20son%3A%C2%A0 %20the, but%20especially%20maintain%20the%20fertility%20of%20themselves. 2- https://bloglatam.jacto.com/perdidas-por-evaporacion/ 3- https://agriculturasostenible.mx/2022/01/24/cobertura-del-suelo-con-materia-organica/#:~: text=By%20covering%20the%20soils%20with,%20use%20(FAO). 4- https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/portal_web/servicios_generales/doc_tecnicos/2010/agua_domesticada/parte_2/EAD28.pdf
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