Use of hardwood mulch applications to improve soil characteristics of Alfisols used in Florida citrus production

IntroductionImproving soil fertility is a top priority in Florida’s citrus growing regions, especially in the age of Huanglongbing (HLB; also known as citrus greening). This disease severely reduces fine root mass, causes higher incidences of nutrient deficiencies, and eventually results in the deat...

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Main Authors: Lukas M. Hallman, John M. Santiago, John-Paul Fox, Marco Pitino, Robert G. Shatters, Lorenzo Rossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Soil Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsoil.2023.1200847/full