Frost protection
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005834
Methods employed to prevent or mitigate damage to plants and crops caused by freezing temperatures. These techniques aim to keep plant tissues above their freezing point or to reduce the duration of exposure to harmful cold. Common strategies include overhead irrigation, wind machines, and row covers, which create a microclimate around the plants.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005834 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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