Fumigating and warming soil by covering it with black plastic is called__________________?
Correct answer: C. Soil solarization
- A. Mulching
- B. Fumigation
- C. Soil solarization
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Soil solarization uses transparent or black plastic to trap solar heat and raise soil temperature, helping control soil-borne pests, pathogens and weeds. Mulching mainly conserves moisture and suppresses weeds without necessarily heating or fumigating the soil.
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