Summary
Agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and one of the sectors most vulnerable to climate change. Mulching, the application of an organic layer to an agricultural field, is one promising agricultural practice, with the aim of reducing evaporation, preventing soil erosion and stabilising yields. While mulching has become a popular research topic in recent years, little is known about its effects on climate change adaptation and GHG emissions. We conducted weekly measurements of nitrous oxide (N 2 O) emissions and analyzed related soil parameters, including soil nitrate content, temperature, and moisture, in an organic cabbage field with mulching and fertilization as treatments. Fertilization increased N 2 O emissions, but rye mulch had no significant effect on e
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