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===Reduction in soil compaction=== {{see also|soil compaction (agriculture)}} The plastic mulch covering the soil decreases the crusting effect of rain and sunlight. The reduction in weed quantity means a decreased need for mechanical cultivation. Weed control between beds of plastic can be done using directly applied [[herbicide]]s and through mechanical means. The soil underneath the plastic mulch stays loose and well aerated, with the mulch protecting the soil it covers from erosion.<ref name="Particulate"/>
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