Status and Trend of Application and Research on Mulch Culture

The history and present situation in application and reseache on various kind of mulches in plant cultivations was reviewed, evaluated and conclusion drawn as such: target orientated studies by simulation method on how mulch material and mulching technology effect on the light performance and the soil moisture, heat and salt transport are of high priority. Findings in such studies would serve as guid line in mulching technology development for adverse conditions including cost effective new mulch materials.