Weed control in organic pome fruit orchards
Weed control in organic pome fruit orchards using mechanical, biological, and cultural methods
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Detail description
Weed control in organic pome fruit orchards uses mechanical tillage, mulching, flame weeding, and sowing low-maintenance, stoloniferous plants like Gallium mollugo, Trifolium repens, T. resupinatum, and Achillea millefolium. These species suppress weeds, require minimal inputs, and support beneficial insects. The Laimburg Research Centre (Italy) developed these strategies within the DOMINO project, promoting non-chemical, sustainable weed management and soil health. Available in English, German (Switzerland), and Italian.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Italy
- Authors
- Alfredo Mora Vargas, Markus Kelderer
- Purpose
- Implement best practices, Manage risks and enhance resilience
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Mar 20, 2026
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
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- License
- Other
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