Summary
Background Conventional strawberry production in Europe relies on chemical soil fumigation to mitigate the negative effects of soilborne pathogens prevalent in production areas such as Huelva (Spain). Considering the restrictions imposed by European policies on the use of chemicals, the adoption of alternative non-chemically disinfected cropping systems has become an efficient way. Objective To ascertain the effectiveness of non-chemically disinfected cropping systems compared to conventional system. Methods Yield and fruit quality of six strawberry cultivars were evaluated under two cropping systems: non-chemically disinfected cropping systems by solarization, organic and soilless compared with conventional system currently used in Huelva. Results The cultivation system and the cultivars
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