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Cover Crop Suppression of Weeds and Influence on Strawberry Yields

Year: 1988

Type: article

Abstract: Various fall-planted cover crops were evaluated for their influence on weeds and yield of ‘Midway’ and ‘Guardian’ strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa Duch). Rye ( Secale cereale L. ‘Wheeler’) and wheat ( Triticum aestivum L. ‘Yorkstar’) provided greater early season weed suppression than barley ( Hordeum vulgare L. ‘Barsoy’). A high cover crop seeding rate increased weed suppression. Fruit yields were not reduced significantly by any of the cover crops.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.23.1.132

Authors: R. J. Smeda, A. R. Putnam

Institution: Michigan State University

Language: English

Topic: Weed Control and Herbicide Applications

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000