Passive solar disinfestation of soil, substrates, structural materials, and landscapes
Resources
Tools
- Solar Tent Construction Diagrams
- Temperature maps
- Weed seed thermal death guidelines
Publications and references
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Soil solarization for gardens and landscapes
(pdf)
Soil solarization for gardens and landscapes (html) - Solarization "classics"
Selected articles
Links
Contact:
James J Stapleton PhD
Title: IPM Plant Pathologist
Specialty: Integrated pest management; alternatives to synthetic chemical products for disease and pest control; solar energy in pest management; ecological engineering; pest issues in natural areas; biological, physical, and cultural management of reservoirs of weedy plant propagative materials; seed pathology; sustainable and appropriate pest management technologies; circular economy issues
Address:
Kearney Agricultural Center Academic Unit
9240 South Riverbend Avenue
Parlier, CA 93648
Phone: (559) 646-6536
Fax: (559) 646-6593
Email:
jjstapleton@ucanr.edu