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Totally impermeable film retains fumigants, allowing lower application rates in strawberry

Authors :
Fennimore, Steve A.
Fennimore, Steve A.
Ajwa, Husein A
Fennimore, Steve A.
Fennimore, Steve A.
Ajwa, Husein A
Source :
California Agriculture; vol 65, iss 4; 0008-0845
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The California strawberry industry is highly dependent on soil fumigation to control soil pests and maintain high productivity. Plastic films are used to hold fumigants in the soil at the doses needed to control pests and to prevent the loss of fumigant. Totally impermeable film (TIF) was compared to standard film (STD) for the retention of soil fumigants. 1,3-dichloropropene plus chloropicrin concentrations under TIF were 46% to 54% higher than under standard film, and higher fumigant concentrations under TIF were correlated with higher strawberry fruit yields and better weed control. The results suggest that to achieve fruit yield and weed control similar to methyl bromide and chloropicrin, 33% less 1,3-dichloropropene plus chloropicrin is needed under TIF than standard films.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
California Agriculture; vol 65, iss 4; 0008-0845
Notes :
application/pdf, California Agriculture vol 65, iss 4 0008-0845
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1287543675
Document Type :
Electronic Resource