University of California
Solarization
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Contact:
James J Stapleton PhD
Title: IPM Plant Pathologist
Specialty: Integrated pest management; non-chemical disease and pest control strategies; solar energy in pest management; soil-plant ecology; pest issues in natural areas; biological, physical, and cultural management of reservoirs of weedy plant propagative materials; sustainable technologies
Address:
Kearney Agricultural Center Academic Unit
9240 S. Riverbend Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
Phone: (559) 646-6536
Fax: (559) 646-6593
Email: jjstapleton@ucanr.edu
Resources
Tools
- SOLAR TENT CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAMS
- Temperature maps
- Weed seed thermal death guidelines
- Solarization plastic suppliers
Publications and references
- Soil solarization for gardens and landscapes (pdf)
Soil solarization for gardens and landscapes (html) - Solarization "classics"
Selected articles
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