Management of Soil-borne Plant Parasitic Nematodes for Sustainable Production of Field Grown Tomatoes and Cucumbers by Cover Cropping

Project Overview

SW97-001

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 1997: $21,900.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/2001

Matching Non-Federal Funds: $10,500.00

Region: Western

State: Hawaii

Principal Investigator:

John McHugh

Waikele Farms

View the project final report

Information Products

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education SARE Cover Cropping for Plant Parasitic Nematode Management in Tomato Cropping Systems in Hawaii (Photographes)

IPM in the Waishua Farmers Cooperative (Workbook/Worksheet)

Commodities

Vegetables: cucurbits

Practices

Crop Production: cover crops, fallow
Education and Training: extension
Farm Business Management: feasibility study
Pest Management: biological control, chemical control, field monitoring/scouting, mulching - vegetative
Production Systems: general crop production

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.