Mulching in agriculture is the process of covering the open surface of the ground with a layer of material, which can be organic (such as grass clippings, straw, bark chips) or inorganic (such as stones, brick chips, and plastic). This practice offers several benefits, including conserving soil moisture, enhancing soil nutrient status, controlling erosion, suppressing weeds, moderating temperature extremes, and improving the physical conditions of the soil
. The selection of the mulching material is important and should be done based on the crop type, management practices, and climatic conditions
