Technical advances in fumigant application for soil disinfestation

摘要

Results from several experiments in Italy on alternative fumigants to methyl bromide for soil disinfestation are presented. The importance of application methods of dazomet, metham sodium, chloropicrin alone or combined with 1,3 dichloropropene is reported. Drip fumigation and soil solarization along with the use of mulching film, including virtually impermeable film (VIF), are beneficial factors to improve the efficacy and safety of alternative fumigants.