Use of biodegradable mulching in vegetable productionGiovanniMinutoauthorSaraGuerriniauthorMarcoVersariauthorLuisaPisiauthorFedericoTinivellaauthorCinziaBruzzoneauthorStefanoPiniauthorMarcoCapurroauthorTrials were carried out in Liguria during three years (2004-2006) to evaluate the use of innovative starch based bioplastics for soil mulching. All trials carried out in open field as well as in greenhouse on different vegetable crops demonstrated the effectiveness of biodegradable films in controlling weeds and in increasing yield. The use of biodegradable mulching films found application in integrated production regulations set up by the regional authority and it is potentially adoptable in an organic farming context.Crop health, quality, protection2008Conference paper, poster, etc.