Band Steaming for Weed and Disease Control in Leafy Greens and Carrots
Steam injected into the soil, raising soil temperatures to >70 °C for 15 to 20 minutes, will control weed seed and soilborne pathogens. The effect of this reduction in the weed seedbank viability results in weed control in the treated zone that can persist for several weeks or months. The effect...
Main Authors: | Steven A. Fennimore, Mark C. Siemens, Rachael E. Goodhue |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
2022-10-01
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Series: | HortScience |
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Online Access: | https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/57/11/article-p1453.xml |
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