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Research Project: ASD WEED STOP: Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation for Sustainable Management of Weeds in Organic Transition

Location: Citrus and Other Subtropical Products Research

Project Number: 6034-22000-046-026-R
Project Type: Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Oct 1, 2024
End Date: Aug 31, 2028

Objective:
To evaluate the use of anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) for control of specific problem weeds in two regions.

Approach:
Researchers will conduct greenhouse evaluations of various carbon inputs and carbon: nitrogen rations for optimizing weed control. A variety of chemical and biological parameters will be measured in order to determine potential mechanisms of weed suppression.