Implementation of Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation in Florida Tomato Production

Application of molasses as a soil amendment

Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is a relatively new technique that appears to be a promising tool for soilborne pest management and crop production improvement. This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department is intended to introduce ASD for Florida vegetable growers. Written by Bodh R. Paudel, Francesco Di Gioia, Qiang Zhu, Xin Zhao, Monica Ozores-Hampton, Marilyn E. Swisher, Kaylene Sattanno, Jason C. Hong, and Erin N. Rosskopf.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1345

ENY901/IN818 Optimizing Alternative Fumigant Applications for Ornamental Production in Florida

ENY-901, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Erin N. Rosskopf, N. Kokalis-Burelle, R. McSorley & E. Skvarch, presents the results of tests of two alternative fumigants for ornamental production, conducted in Gainesville and Ft. Pierce. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN818