It was also found that Chitosan can inhibit the evaporation of water, limit the respiratory reaction and reduce the nutrition loss in vegetables.

说明蝇蛆壳聚糖能减少蔬菜的水分损耗，限制其呼吸作用，减少营养损失。

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Two to three inches of mulch spread around plants, trees and shrubs will slow water evaporation from the soil, help cool root systems and inhibit weeds.

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