Plasticulture Magazine 1972 – N° 13-14

Plasticulture Magazine No. 13 – March 1972

Explore the major trends in agricultural plastics from the early 1970s. This edition highlights the expansion of plasticulture across the USA, Spain, Italy, Greece, and France. It details techniques such as mulching, small tunnels, and greenhouses, emphasizing their impact on crop yields and agricultural practices. Special focus is given to the use of plastics in strawberry production, particularly in California, where innovations like soil fumigation and polyethylene mulching revolutionized the industry. Additionally, the bulletin provides insights into the upcoming 5th International Colloquium on Plastics in Agriculture, with a full provisional program featuring global contributions on protected cultivation, irrigation, packaging, and new technologies. A tribute is paid to Dr. Bonfiglioli for his contributions to the development of the CIPA. A valuable snapshot of early innovations that shaped modern agricultural practices using plastics.

Plasticulture Magazine 1971 – N°14

This edition highlights the adoption of plastics in diverse climates, with updates from Japan, Tunisia, and Colombia. Topics include tunnel and mulching use in Mediterranean fruit production, low-cost greenhouse trials, and preliminary research on the use of black polyethylene for weed control and soil heating.