New Living Mulch and Cover Crop Combinations for Weed Suppression and Natural Enemy Enhancement

GNE19-224 (project overview)

Project Type: Graduate Student

Funds awarded in 2019: $14,009.00

Projected End Date: 09/30/2021

Grant Recipient: University of Maryland, College Park

Region: Northeast

State: Maryland

Graduate Student:

Veronica Yurchak

Faculty Advisor:

Dr. Cerruti R. R. Hooks

University of Maryland

Description:

This video highlights research being conducted in the Hooks Lab in the University of Maryland's Department of Entomology using novel living mulch and cover crop combinations to suppress weeds and increase beneficial insect abundance in sweet corn production.

Type:

Video

Transcript Embedded:

Yes

Authors:

Veronica Yurchak, University of Maryland Department of Entomology ; Alan Leslie, University of Maryland Extension - Charles County

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers

URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puHWjXjosTQ

This product is associated with the project "Effects of Living Mulch and Cover Crop Residues on Natural Enemy Abundance and Efficacy in Sweet Corn"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.