Corn Height Comparison (IMAGE)

American Society of Agronomy

Corn Height Comparison

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This is a straw mulch plot (left) and plastic mulch plot (right). Plastic mulch holds more soil water and increases corn yield compared to straw, but straw mulch is better for improving soil health.

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Jun Wang

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