Publications by authors named "Rachel E Rudolph"
Article Synopsis
- Cover crops can enhance agroecosystems by reducing soil erosion and improving water infiltration, but their use is limited among raspberry growers in the Pacific Northwest due to concerns about competition for resources and plant-parasitic nematode populations.
- A two-year study on 'Meeker' raspberry fields evaluated the effects of different cover crops and traditional bare soil on nematode populations, raspberry yield, and fruit quality.
- Results showed that alleyway cover crops did not increase nematode densities and did not negatively affect raspberry yield or fruit quality compared to bare soil, suggesting that the benefits of using cover crops may outweigh the risks.
