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.
Autor: FAO Strategic Objective 5 – Resilience, in FAO
Organización: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO TECA
Año: 2020
País(es): Jamaica
Cobertura geográfica: América Latina y el Caribe
Tipo: Prácticas
Texto completo disponible en: https://teca.apps.fao.org/en/technologies/4644/
Idioma utilizado para los contenidos: English