Reduced evaporation, thus conserves soil moisture; Protection against soil erosion by water and wind; Prevention of overheating of soil surface; Reduced diurnal variations of temperature
Kuchepetsedwa kwa kuuma kwa madzi, izi zimasunga chinyezi munthaka; kuteteza kukokoloka kwa dothi ndi madzi kapena mphepo; kuletsa kutentha mopyola muyezo kwa nthaka; kuchepetsa kusakhazikika kwa katenthedwe masana