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Novel Techniques in Nutrition and Food Science

Microwave Treatment of Soil for Weed and Pathogen Control

Submission: June 28, 2021;Published: July 15, 2021

Volume6 Issue1
July, 2021

Abstract

Soil is the foundation of agricultural and horticultural endeavors. The soil solution is a heterogeneous mixture of solids, liquids, gasses, and biological entities. The general health and nutritional status of soil determines the quantity and quality of its biological components, especially the plants that grow in it. The presence of pests and pathogens can impact soil health, leading to significant crop yield losses [1]. Various strategies are used to control pests and pathogens; however, modern agriculture has largely resorted to chemical control strategies.

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