Development and Implementation of On-Farm Biological Soil Disinfestation to Manage Soilborne Diseases In Organic Strawberry Production Systems

Project Overview

OS09-050
Project Type: On-Farm Research
Funds awarded in 2009: $15,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2010
Region: Southern
State: North Carolina
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Frank Louws
Email
NC State University

Commodities

  • Fruits: berries (strawberries)

Practices

  • Crop Production: biological inoculants, cover crops, nutrient cycling
  • Education and Training: demonstration, on-farm/ranch research, participatory research
  • Pest Management: biological control, integrated pest management, mulching - plastic, mulching - vegetative
  • Production Systems: holistic management, organic agriculture
  • Soil Management: green manures, organic matter, soil microbiology
    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.