Evaluating soil cover strategies for enhancing water conservation, biomass contribution, and weed control in rocoto pepper (Capsicum pubescens Ruiz & Pav.) cultivation under arid conditions

Sustainable crop production in arid regions is challenged by soil moisture loss, low organic matter content, and intense weed competition. This study aimed to assess the impact of different mulching strategies on the main crop yield, soil moisture conservation, the contribution of dry biomass and ni...

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Main Authors:	Poma Chamana, Russell Hilario, Cama Moreno, Elick Melissa, Flores Marquez, Ricardo, Quello Huamani, Antony Arturo, Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi
Format:	Artículo
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A 2025
Subjects:	Living covers Weed control Sustainable agriculture Arid environments Melilotus albus Trifolium pratense Coberturas vivas Control de malezas Agricultura sostenible Entornos áridos https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.06 Capsicum pubescens; Trifolium pratense; Acolchado plástico; Plastic mulches; Conservación de agua in situ; in situ water conservation; Biomasa; Biomass
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2966 https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2025.1663633