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This chapter reviews key research areas involved in organic apple production, and covers the development of suitable varieties and rootstocks, soil fertility management and strategies for maintaining apple tree health. A number of case studies are then considered in order to show how research can have real practical impacts, for example, by adding to the organic farmer’s toolbox of disease control strategies.
Price: $32.50
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date:
22 June 2017
ISBN: 9781838790189
Format: eBook
BISACs:
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture
1 Introduction 2 Developing varieties and rootstocks suited to organic farming (OF) systems 3 Improving soil fertility management 4 Strategies for improving plant health care: pest and disease control, regulation of crop set and tree growth 5 Strategies for improving ecosystem services 6 Case studies 7 Future trends in research 8 Where to look for further information 9 References