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SOIL HEALTH
There is an urgent need for the adoption of sustainable alternative disease
management measures that pose little threat to human health and the ecological system. "
- Jayesh Samtani
as the formation of volatile fatty
acids, a decrease in soil pH, a rise
in soil moisture and changes in
soil nutrients as a result of organic
matter addition.
Another mechanism of ASD
against soilborne pathogens is
lowering the redox or chemical
reaction potential below the critical
redox potential, which can reduce
the survival stage of soilborne
pathogens, Samtani said.
" Engaging beneficial
microorganisms such as endophytic
bacteria that are used as biofertilizers
or biostimulants with the ASD
technique could generate a powerful
tool to control soilborne pathogens, "
Samtani said. " If we can optimize the
technique to improve growth and yield
of strawberries, it could play a role in
sustainable crop production. "
Beneficial microorganisms can
improve plant nutrition, support
plant development under natural or
stressed conditions, and increase
the yield and quality of many
important crops. In the interaction
between beneficial microorganisms
and plants, these organisms act as
nutrient suppliers, phytohormone
producers, plant growth enhancers,
biocontrol agents of phytopathogens
and improvers of soil structure,
Samtani said.
Additionally, climate change
presents various obstacles including
rising pest and disease threats,
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making it essential to implement
techniques that boost plant resistance.
" Beneficial bacteria play a key role
in strengthening plant immunity and
adaptability, ultimately increasing
the ability of strawberries to
withstand environmental stressors, "
Samtani said.
Samtani's efforts focus on
biofumigation for soil disinfestation,
cultivar evaluation, extending harvest
season and supplementary nutrient
application. The mission of his
research and Extension program is
to yield sustainable and economically
viable solutions for berry production
and to recommend practices that
improve agritourism experiences for
growers and consumers.
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November 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of November 2024

Editor's Letter
Pome Fruit: Industry initiative
Irrigation & Water Management: Maintaining grove water
Tree Fruit: Grove insights
Plums: Plum factors
Great Lakes EXPO News: Juice processing and berry fertilization
Great Lakes EXPO Schedule
40 Under Forty Class of 2024
Soil Health: Cutting chemical fumigation
Labor: Tree fruit worker decision sparks reaction
Tree Fruit Variety Showcase
2025 Fruit & Nut Growers Buyers' Guide
Organic Grower Fall 2024
Fresh Views: A team approach to plant disease management
Farm Market & Agritourism: Choosing the right market channel
Ag Labor Review: Candid discussions regarding ag labor dilemmas
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
November 2024 - 1
November 2024 - 2
November 2024 - 3
November 2024 - Editor's Letter
November 2024 - 5
November 2024 - Pome Fruit: Industry initiative
November 2024 - 7
November 2024 - 8
November 2024 - 9
November 2024 - Irrigation & Water Management: Maintaining grove water
November 2024 - 11
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November 2024 - 13
November 2024 - Tree Fruit: Grove insights
November 2024 - 15
November 2024 - 16
November 2024 - 17
November 2024 - Plums: Plum factors
November 2024 - 19
November 2024 - 20
November 2024 - 21
November 2024 - Great Lakes EXPO News: Juice processing and berry fertilization
November 2024 - Great Lakes EXPO Schedule
November 2024 - 24
November 2024 - 40 Under Forty Class of 2024
November 2024 - 26
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November 2024 - Soil Health: Cutting chemical fumigation
November 2024 - 34
November 2024 - 35
November 2024 - Labor: Tree fruit worker decision sparks reaction
November 2024 - 37
November 2024 - Tree Fruit Variety Showcase
November 2024 - 39
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November 2024 - 2025 Fruit & Nut Growers Buyers' Guide
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November 2024 - Organic Grower Fall 2024
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November 2024 - Fresh Views: A team approach to plant disease management
November 2024 - 69
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November 2024 - 71
November 2024 - Farm Market & Agritourism: Choosing the right market channel
November 2024 - 73
November 2024 - Ag Labor Review: Candid discussions regarding ag labor dilemmas
November 2024 - 75
November 2024 - Classifieds
November 2024 - 77
November 2024 - Advertiser Index
November 2024 - 79
November 2024 - 80
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