BAND STEAM APPLICATION FOR WEED AND DISEASE CONTROL IN VEGETABLE CROPS

This proposal has three research and extension objectives:Develop and demonstrate soil disinfestation with band steam applicators to minimize lettuce drop and FOL, control carrot cavity spot and reduce in-row weed emergence in carrot, and lettuce.Assess the operating cost of this technology in commercial carrot, and lettuce farming operations.Deliver the project results to the user community: growers, consultants, ag industry personnel, researchers and other interested parties.