Organic Matter Amendments and Their Potential Benefits to Modern Orchards in the Southeastern United States
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.71318/apom.2023.77.4.213Keywords:
Compost, cover crops, manure, mulch, orchard floor management, soilAbstract
Commercial southeastern fruit orchards follow management practices which are often not conducive for organic matter (OM) to develop or persist. Soil OM is known to improve soil quality and health, but limited research has explored the ramifications of increasing OM using various amendments in the context of southeastern orchards. Potential changes to soil and plant nutrient and water status, horticultural performance, and possible biological interactions are reviewed while possible sources of regional OM and needs for potential research are discussed.
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