Solarization of soil was found beneficial for plant growth in cowpea under field conditions. Root nodulation, infection by mycorrhizal fungi and yield were higher in plants grown in solarized soil.

Solarization also eliminates some soil diseases, including Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt, damping-off, crown gall, tomato canker, and potato scab, allowing healthy plants and ...

“Oh, my goodness, I feel like I’m cooking!” exclaims my 9-year-old as he helps me pull weeds from a small plant bed. It was still morning but already above 80 F, and the humidity was in full force.

After the temperatures we have had this week, going out to work in the garden may be the last thing on your mind; but these hot summer days are perfect to help control weeds and soilborne pathogens in ...