Soil amendments influence Pratylenchus penetrans populations, beneficial rhizosphere microorganisms, and growth of newly planted sweet cherry

• Published in: Applied soil ecology : a section of Agriculture, ecosystems & environment Vol. 117-118; pp. 212 - 220
• Main Authors: Watson, Tristan T., Nelson, Louise M., Neilsen, Denise, Neilsen, Gerry H., Forge, Tom A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2017
• Subjects: agricultural wastes; apples; bacteria; bark; composts; crop production; field experimentation; fumigation; Fumigation alternatives; greenhouse experimentation; growing season; mulches; orchard soils; orchards; planting; Pratylenchus penetrans; Prunus avium; Pseudomonas; Replant disease; rhizosphere; roots; seedlings; soil amendments; Soil suppressiveness; Sweet cherry; Pratylenchus penetrans; Sweet cherry; RD; Soil suppressiveness; YTC; TCSA; BM; DAPG; Fumigation alternatives; AWC; PRN; Replant disease

Replant disease (RD) presents a significant barrier to establishing productive orchards on old orchard soil. Using a field and greenhouse experiment, this study evaluated the influence of agricultural waste compost (AWC) soil amendments, and bark chip mulch (BM) on Pratylenchus penetrans populations...