Thursday 27 November 2014

Polyethylene mulch creates optimal conditions for soil solarization

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Polyethylene mulch creates optimal conditions for soil solarization
Tucson AZ (SPX) Nov 26, 2014 - Soil solarization, a process that uses solar radiation to rid the soil of pests, is most common in regions with high solar radiation and high temperatures during the summer season. An alternative to soil fumigation, the process is used either alone or in combination with fumigants. To accomplish solarization, solar radiation is used to passively heat moist soil covered with clear plastic s ... more


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