Preferred Term:
live mulches
Definition:
Typically, plants that grow close to the ground and are sown or planted as an understory to the main crop. Live mulches protect the soil from erosion and minimally compete with the growth of the main crop.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- living mulches
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28618
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