Project Number: 1275-21000-175-01
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Sep 01, 2002
End Date: Aug 31, 2005

Objective:
Investigate cultural practices as non-chemical alternatives to methyl bromide in perennial strawberry production systems.

Approach:
Crop rotation, composts, and biological control agents will be compared to methyl bromide fumigation for control of strawberry black root rot in commercial strawberry plantings. Replicated plots with each of these treatments have been established at two grower cooperator farms, and data will be collected to evaluate disease incidence and severity, and plant vigor and productivity.

Project Team

Black, Brent

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003

Related National Programs

Plant Biological and Molecular Processes (302)   Crop Production (305)