Soil Solarization and Biosolarization

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Resource Explained

Farmers can use solarization to harness the sun's energy, laying clear plastic mulch on moist soil to raise temperatures that kill pests and pathogens. This factsheet provides information about the benefits and drawbacks of solarization on the farm.

Region

Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest

Topic

Disease Management, Weed Management, Soil Health, Insect/Pest Management

Year Published

2022

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