Field Experiences
The field tests take place in Portugal (melon, pepper and strawberry), Spain (strawberry) and France (vines).
Vines
Field Experiences will be conducted on the application of biodegradable mulch on vines, as an alternative to the use of polyethylene mulch film commonly used in southern France. Because this is common practice in other countries (Portugal, Spain, the USA, Australia), another modality is included in the experimental plan – growth tubes (greenhouses). The test was set up on 12 April 2010.
Melon
On 28 April, the melon test was set up at one of the members of Hortofrutícolas Campelos (Mr. Alexandre Caetano), in Benfica-do-Ribatejo. The experimental plan considers two modalities: biodegradable mulch film and polyethylene mulch film.
Pepper
On 06 May, the pepper test was set up at one of the members of Hortofrutícolas Campelos (Mr. David Gonçalves), in Benfica-do-Ribatejo. The experimental plan considers two modalities: biodegradable mulch film and polyethylene mulch film.
Strawberry
Field Experiences on strawberry will take place in Portugal and Spain. In Portugal, in one of the members of Hortofrutícolas Campelos; in Spain (region of Huelva), in Explotaciones Agrarias Garrido Mora and in the experimental fields of ADESVA.