Source-directed measures to reduce Galinsoga on organic horticultural farms

arable land

vegetables

Themes
Soil
Soil management
Weed management
Crop production
Kind
project
Type
fundamental
applied
Runtime
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Galinsoga weed is an issue or a growing problem on many Flemish organic horticultural farms. Hoeing alone does not suffice. How can Galinsoga be managed? This research involves the entire farm system, by linking plot history and soil characteristics to the properties of the local Galinsoga seed bank.

Research institute
Financier

Departement Landbouw en Visserij

References

Dewaele, K., Delanote, L., Biesemans, N., De Cauwer, B., Willekens, K., Debode, J. en B. Vandecasteele (2017). Knopkruid brongericht aanpakken: wat is de zwakke plek? Biopraktijk Januari 2017.

Bestanden media
Contactpersoon
De Cauwer
Benny

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