Erratum to: Polyethylene and biodegradable mulches for agricultural applications: a review

Abstract

In the original article the text on page 504, column two, last two lines and page 505, column one, first 7 lines is not correct: “Over the last several decades, vegetable production has shown significant yield increases in many areas of the world. The utilization of plastic mulch in combination with drip irrigation has played a major role in the increases in production of tomato, pepper, eggplant, watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, and squash, among other vegetables. There are, however, few reports on utilization of plastic mulches in broccoli [Brassica oleracea (Plenck) var. italic)] (Brown et al. 1987; Csizinszky and Martin 1988; White 1988).” The correct text is: “The use of plastic mulch and drip irrigation in agriculture for weed control and microclimate modification has contributed significantly to increase in the yields of many vegetable crops (Brown et al. 1987; Csizinszky and Martin 1988; Diaz-Perez and Batal 2002; White 1988). In addition to cleaner products, there have been recent reports suggesting improved quality of vegetables produced with plastic mulch and drip irrigation. ” The rest of the article remains correct