TITLE

Could growers go from methyl bromide to microwaves?

PUB. DATE
July 1996
SOURCE
American Nurseryman;07/01/96, Vol. 184 Issue 1, p16
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Reports that horticulturists in the United States are exploring possible alternatives to methyl bromide. Ban of methyl bromide in 2001; Use of electromagnetic energy.
ACCESSION #
9608143092

Tags: BROMOMETHANE;  HORTICULTURISTS

 

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