Methyl Bromide Alternatives (Chemical and Non-Chemical) for Strawberry Cultivation in Conventional Areas of Production

摘要

The phasing-out of methyl bromide (MB) for soil disinfestation in strawberry industries from A2 and A5 countries of the Montreal Protocol is discussed. The use of chemical and non-chemical alternatives, and current fumigation practices for strawberryfruit and nursery production in several areas in the world is presented. The most widespread chemical solutions are mixtures of l,3-D:Pic, Pic alone and MS. The most widespread non-chemical solutions are crop rotations and soil less cultivation concentrated in A2 EU countries.