less than 0.5 tons ha-1. The least soil loss was obtained with NT-CV 0.02 tons ha-1. The reduction of water runoff and erosion is one of the greatest advantages of having a cover crop. Soil can be easily eroded with no vegetative ground cover or plant residue. Ideally soil erosion should be less than 4 to 5 tons/ha/year. See also Mulch Plastic mulch References External links Neutral articles Living Mulch by Dr. Mary Peet, NCSU Positive articles Alfalfa living mulch advances biological control of soybean aphid Why I Chose White Clover as a Living Mulch Living Mulch System Improves Soil Health and Pest Management Living Mulch Management - Balancing Crop & Cover - Article and many videos about applying on a farm or garden scale Negative articles Cucumber Production reduced yields Videos Living Mulch Sustainable Farming Living Mulch Part 1 and Living Mulch Part 2 Agriculture