Articles
INTEGRATING SOIL DISINFESTATION PROGRAMS INTO CROP PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Article number
698_13
Pages
105 – 114
Language
English
Abstract
Additional factors extending far beyond the scope of standard pest control studies must be considered to ensure the successful integration of soil disinfestation programs into commercial crop production systems.
Proper identification of pest complexes including the major, minor and sporadic pests and an understanding of their interrelationships with the surrounding environment and land management practices is critical.
Where key information is lacking, research must be conducted and validated at both the laboratory and field level.
Repeated field trials conducted at multiple locations are necessary to ensure the consideration of a range of biological, cultural environmental conditions.
Implementation requires an understanding of the economic, environmental, logistical and political constraints confronting producers and the additional impositions created by adoption of soil disinfestation programs.
Often ignored, the transfer of technology from research programs to commercial producers creates opportunities for the agricultural industry to obtain experience and confidence in implementing novel soil disinfestation programs.
Examples from attempts to integrate soil disinfestation programs into commercial crop production systems are provided to illustrate the importance of the various additional factors.
Proper identification of pest complexes including the major, minor and sporadic pests and an understanding of their interrelationships with the surrounding environment and land management practices is critical.
Where key information is lacking, research must be conducted and validated at both the laboratory and field level.
Repeated field trials conducted at multiple locations are necessary to ensure the consideration of a range of biological, cultural environmental conditions.
Implementation requires an understanding of the economic, environmental, logistical and political constraints confronting producers and the additional impositions created by adoption of soil disinfestation programs.
Often ignored, the transfer of technology from research programs to commercial producers creates opportunities for the agricultural industry to obtain experience and confidence in implementing novel soil disinfestation programs.
Examples from attempts to integrate soil disinfestation programs into commercial crop production systems are provided to illustrate the importance of the various additional factors.
Publication
Authors
D.O. Chellemi
Keywords
conservation tillage, integrated pest management, methyl bromide, soil fumigation, soil solarization
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