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Agronomy, 2023 Excessive water and fertiliser inputs, as well as long-term monocropping, not only cause resource waste and environmental pollution but also drive soil degradation and the occurrence of soil-borne diseases. Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is a widely
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TIF film, substrates and nonfumigant soil disinfestation maintain fruit yields [PDF]
California Agriculture, 2013 A 5-year project to facilitate the adoption of strawberry production systems that do not use methyl bromide initially focused on fumigant alternatives and resulted in increased use of barrier films that reduce fumigant emissions.
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Agronomy, 2023 Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) consists of the application of labile organic materials to soil, flooding, and covering the soil surface with plastic film.
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Evaluation of Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation for Environmentally Sustainable Weed Management
Agronomy, 2022 In anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), soil amended with a carbon source undergoes anaerobic conditions accompanied by changes in microbial community composition and an increase in the concentration of organic acids, primarily acetic and butyric acids ...
Ram B. Khadka +3 more
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Implementation of Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation in Florida Tomato Production
EDIS, 2019 Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is a relatively new technique that appears to be a promising tool for soilborne pest management and crop production improvement. This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department is intended
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AgronomySoil disinfestation has been widely used as an effective strategy to improve soil health and crop yield by suppression of soil-borne plant pathogens, but its effect on soil organic carbon (SOC), a crucial factor linked to climate change, remains unknown.
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Carbon Sources for Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation in Southern California Strawberry [PDF]
Agronomy, 2023 Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) has been adopted in over 900 ha in California strawberry production as an alternative to chemical fumigation. Rice bran, the predominant carbon source for ASD, has become increasingly expensive. In 2021–22 and the 2022–
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Horticulturae, 2022 The imminent removal of agrochemicals in Europe is directly affecting the strawberry sector in Spain, specifically in the Huelva province. Huelva is currently the main producer in the country.
Ana Márquez-Caro +3 more
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Effect of Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation on Tuber Vitality of Yellow Nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)
Agriculture, 2023 Cyperus esculentus is considered the sixteenth worst weed in the world. The weed causes huge losses in arable crops. Current control strategies are based on combinations of chemical and mechanical methods, repeated over years, and aim to deplete the ...
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Weed Management by In Situ Cover Crops and Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation in Plasticulture
Agronomy, 2022 Weeds negatively affect organic vegetable crop growth and profitability. Weed management is the greatest challenge for vegetable organic growers since control options are limited for organic vegetable production.
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