Perennial fruit crops are traditionally grown in systems without plastic mulch. However, there
may be benefits to plastic mulch use and this review paper considers the use of plastic …

Despite the use of recyclable materials increasing worldwide, waste disposal to landfill
remains the most common method of waste management because it is simple and relatively …

Ecosystem-based approaches to nutrient management are needed to satisfy crop nutrient
requirements while minimizing environmental impacts of fertilizer use. Applying crop …

Weed management is key component of establishing and sustaining a profitable organic
orchard. Good site preparation is a critical part of an orchard establishment plan. Pre-plant …

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is an important parameter that reflects soil fertility and
quality. In this study, the effects of intercropping perennial ryegrass and straw mulch on the …

Organic mulches are a traditional method of groundcover management in temperate
commercial orchards, now largely replaced by herbicides and synthetic fertilisers. As a …

While pest management and tree horticulture dominate the research agenda for temperate
tree fruits, organic production requires more attention to weed control and nutrient …

Aims The impacts associated with litter decomposition in intensive cropping on eco-
enzymatic stoichiometry and microbial nutrient limitation are still under debate. Methods To …

Aims Organically-certified orchard floor management was assessed for its ability to improve
soil fertility and biological activity and apple orchard performance. Methods 'Ambrosia'/B9 …

Codling moth, Cydia pomonella, is a worldwide pest of apple and pear. Traditional control
methods have been based predominantly on broad spectrum insecticides. Concerns over …