Effects of Field and Greenhouse Solarization on Soil Microbiota and Weed Seeds in the Northeast USA
Soil solarization using clear plastic is a promising weed management strategy for organic farms in the Northeast USA. Based on grower concerns that the practice might negatively affect beneficial soil microbiota, we conducted experiments to measure the effects of 2 and 4 weeks of solarization in a f...
Main Authors: | Sonja K. Birthisel, Grace A. Smith, Gavriela M. Mallory, Jianjun Hao, Eric R. Gallandt |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Librelloph
2019-04-01
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Series: | Organic Farming |
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Online Access: | http://www.librelloph.com/organicfarming/article/view/416 |
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