A method for cultivating alcohol-brewing sorghum on the basis of a biodegradable mulching film includes five steps such as farmland preparation, film mulching, sowing operation, field management and harvesting. Compared with a traditional alcohol-brewing sorghum planting method, the method of the present invention can effectively bring forward the planting time of alcohol-brewing sorghum, reduce the sowing amount of alcohol-brewing sorghum, assist in increasing the germination rate of alcohol-brewing sorghum, and promote the growth and development of alcohol-brewing sorghum; moreover, the method of the present invention effectively reduces the labor intensity and cost of a weeding operation in field management.

A tree or plant protection mat is provided, comprising: a top layer, having a first perimeter edge; a water-permeable bottom layer, having a second perimeter edge affixed either directly to the first perimeter edge, or indirectly to the first perimeter edge via an intervening sidewall; and a water-absorbing and releasing center layer disposed between the top and bottom layers, and comprising a section having superabsorbent particles and a section not having superabsorbent particles. Other mats and methods are provided.

Biodegradable agricultural mulch films and methods of making the same are disclosed. The invention pertains to the revelation of biodegradable agricultural mulch films and the techniques employed in their production. These innovative mulch films are composed of a matrix consisting of 5 to 35 weight percent of alginate polysaccharides, coupled with 65 to 95 weight percent of recycled cellulose fibers and wastepaper pulp. What distinguishes these films is the additional bonding (or crosslinking) facilitated by divalent or trivalent ions, thereby enhancing their structural integrity and performance. This combination of materials and bonding mechanisms not only offers a sustainable solution for agricultural practices but also addresses concerns related to environmental degradation and waste management. By utilizing natural and recycled components in the formulation, these mulch films represent a significant stride towards fostering eco-friendly agricultural practices while ensuring efficient crop management and soil conservation.

The present invention relates to a system that allows the manufacturing and/or continuous automated production of at least one film, cover, mantle and/or mesh made of polyethylene, plastic material, among other materials, which comprises in an integrated manner at least one fluid distribution line, so that the manufactured product allows to deploy both component simultaneously, without the need to be deployed on a field separately, which comprises at least one device for continuous and automatic feeding of the film, layer, mat and/or cover made of polyethylene and/or plastic (2), at least one device for continuous and automatic feeding of at least one element for delivery, distribution and/or removal of fluid (3), preferably at least one irrigation line, at least one automatic and continuous feeding device of at least one sleeve (4), at least one thermofusion device (5), and at least one control system.

The present invention relates to a system that allows the manufacturing and/or continuous automated production of at least one film, cover, mantle and/or mesh made of polyethylene, plastic material, among other materials, which comprises in an integrated manner at least one fluid distribution line, so that the manufactured product allows to deploy both component simultaneously, without the need to be deployed on a field separately, which comprises at least one device for continuous and automatic feeding of the film, layer, mat and/or cover made of polyethylene and/or plastic (2), at least one device for continuous and automatic feeding of at least one element for delivery, distribution and/or removal of fluid (3), preferably at least one irrigation line, at least one automatic and continuous feeding device of at least one sleeve (4), at least one thermofusion device (5), and at least one control system.

Provided herein are biodegradable and sustainable polymeric compositions that include PVA, and articles made therefrom. The polymeric compositions described herein are useful in a wide range of industries; including commerce, and household.

The present invention provides compositions, kits and methods for growing more vigorous, larger and healthier plants, including from clone cuttings.

A method for tapping a yield potential of Saccharum officinarum by controlling a time of plastic mulching is provided. The method includes: (1) plastic mulching: mulching a Saccharum officinarum furrow in a Saccharum officinarum field fully with a wide plastic film in a direction parallel to the Saccharum officinarum furrow, and covering the plastic film directly above the Saccharum officinarum furrow with soil with a certain thickness along the Saccharum officinarum furrow, such that the plastic film is tightly attached to soil in the Saccharum officinarum furrow; (2) control of the time of plastic mulching, and (3) plastic film recycling treatment. The method of the present disclosure is advanced, practical, easy to operate, and easy to promote.

A method for tapping a yield potential of Saccharum officinarum by controlling a time of plastic mulching is provided. The method includes: (1) plastic mulching: mulching a Saccharum officinarum furrow in a Saccharum officinarum field fully with a wide plastic film in a direction parallel to the Saccharum officinarum furrow, and covering the plastic film directly above the Saccharum officinarum furrow with soil with a certain thickness along the Saccharum officinarum furrow, such that the plastic film is tightly attached to soil in the Saccharum officinarum furrow; (2) control of the time of plastic mulching, and (3) plastic film recycling treatment. The method of the present disclosure is advanced, practical, easy to operate, and easy to promote.

A tree or plant protection mat is provided, comprising: a top layer, having a first perimeter edge; a water-permeable bottom layer, having a second perimeter edge affixed either directly to the first perimeter edge, or indirectly to the first perimeter edge via an intervening sidewall; and a water-absorbing and releasing center layer disposed between the top and bottom layers, and comprising a section having superabsorbent particles and a section not having superabsorbent particles. Other mats and methods are provided.