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The Effects of Black and White Plastic Mulch on Soil Temperature and Yield of Crisphead Lettuce in Southern New England

A journal article published by the American Society for Horticultural Science reports a study comparing black and white plastic mulch effects on soil temperature and crisphead lettuce yield in Southern New England. The article record is dated 2020-12-01.

Categories: science-and-space, environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
5/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
6/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

The study provides region-specific scientific information relevant to lettuce production practices in Southern New England.

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