Edited by Dr. William James Lamont Jr. 147 pages. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Plasticulture- An Overview – William Lamont, Penn State University. Chapter 2 Plastic Mulches- William Lamont Chapter 3 Drip Irrigation and Water Management- David Ross, University of Maryland. Chapter 4 Fertigation- George Hochmuth, University of Florida, James Patterson and Steve Garrison, Rutgers University. Chapter 5 Season-Extension Technology-Row Covers and High Tunnels- Otho Wells, University of New Hampshire and John Bartok, University of Connecticut. Chapter 6 Windbreaks – Bob Rouse, University of Maryland and Laurie Hodges, University of Nebraska. Chapter 7 Crop Establishment Options, Machinery, and Spacings for Plasticulture – Mike Orzolek, Penn State University. Chapter 8 Weed Management in Plasticulture- Rich Bonanno, University of Massachusetts. Chapter 9 Soil Sanitation-Managing Soilborne Pests- Steve Olson, University of Florida. Chapter 10 Production of Strawberries Using Plasticulture- Joe Fiola, University of Maryland. Chapter 11 Specialty Cut Flower Production- Rob Berghage and Jim Sellmer, Penn State University. Chapter 12 Managing Used Agricultural Plastics- Jim Garthe, Penn State University. Appendices: Appendix A Plasticulture Equipment and Material Sources Appendix B Glossary Appendix C Useful Conversions Appendix D References If interested in ordering the manual please follow the directions below. Please indicate that you are ordering the following publication: Please make check for $26.50 ($25.00 plus 6% PA State sales tax of $1.50) payable to: The Pennsylvania State University. Tax exempt organizations must provide us with their tax ID number. Mail check to: Dr. Bill Lamont |
