Influence of microbial species and functional diversity in soils on pathogen dispersal and ecosystem processes in organic and conventional agroecosystems

Project Overview

LS01-128
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2001: $167,842.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2003
Region: Southern
State: North Carolina
Principal Investigator:
Jean Ristaino
North Carolina State University

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Agronomic: rye
  • Fruits: berries (strawberries)
  • Vegetables: sweet potatoes, cucurbits, greens (leafy), peppers, tomatoes
  • Additional Plants: herbs

Practices

  • Crop Production: conservation tillage
  • Education and Training: demonstration, extension, on-farm/ranch research, participatory research
  • Farm Business Management: budgets/cost and returns
  • Natural Resources/Environment: biodiversity, habitat enhancement, soil stabilization
  • Pest Management: biological control, biorational pesticides, botanical pesticides, cultural control, field monitoring/scouting, integrated pest management, mulches - killed, soil solarization
  • Production Systems: agroecosystems, holistic management
  • Soil Management: green manures, organic matter, soil analysis, composting, soil quality/health
  • Sustainable Communities: partnerships, sustainability measures
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