Enhancing drought resistance through Guinea grass mulching
Guinea grass mulching is one of the local drought-mitigation strategies adopted in the low-rainfall areas of Jamaica. After the land preparation, dried guinea grass is applied in a matted form over the area to be cultivated. This practice helps crop to survive during the dry season without having to recur to irrigation. Moreover, this technique enhances soil moisture for germinating seeds and allows for a better crop establishment and nutrient uptake.
المؤلف: FAO Strategic Objective 5 – Resilience, in FAO
المنظمة: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO TECA
السنة: 2020
البلد/البلدان: Jamaica
التغطية الجغرافية: أمريكا اللاتينية والبحر الكاريبي
النوع: الممارسات
النص الكامل متاح على: https://teca.apps.fao.org/en/technologies/4644/
لغة المحتوى: English