<H1>Alternatives to Methyl Bromide for Weed Management?</H1>
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   <LI><H2>Soil Solarization/Organic Amendments
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   <LI>Requires a hot and cloudless climate
   <LI>Studies have shown that:
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   <LI>solarization can reduce pests prior to planting
   <LI>crop yields can be increased
   <LI>effects can be extended through several seasons
   </UL><LI>Research has focused on pathogens and nematodes - only a handful of studies on weeds</UL></UL></P>
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