Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Chloropicrin application increases production and profit potential for potato growers

Chloropicrin was first used on potato in 1940 as a wireworm suppressant and then in 1965 as a verticillium suppressant. Farmers stopped using it on potato for many years, but over the last decade, it has seen a resurgence in popularity -- and for good reason.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HHKhCI

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