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THE POTENTIAL FOR SPENT MUSHROOM COMPOST AS A MULCH FOR WEED CONTROL IN BRAMLEY ORCHARDS

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525_63
Pages
427 – 430
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Abstract
The use of waste mushroom compost (mulch) was evaluated as part of a weed control strategy for a mature Bramley orchard in Northern Ireland.
After two seasons, the mulch treatment did give good weed control but significantly reduced apple yield.

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Authors
S. tSaoir, J. Mansfield
Keywords
Bramley, mushroom compost, mulch, weed control, Integrated Fruit Production, Apples, Herbicide
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