Methyl bromide alternatives evaluated
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Alternatives to Methyl Bromide for Cut-flowers
The requirement to phase-out methyl bromide (MB) in the cut-flower sector needs more attention than in other sectors in order to identify fully effective solutions that are environmental friendly and technically sustainable. Resistant varieties, soilless cultivation, steam, soil solarization, biocontrol agents and chemicals have been evaluated as potential alternatives and can be considered as ...
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United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Reviews United Nations Environment Programme. 2006. Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee. 2006 Report of the Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee, 2006 Assessment. Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Abstract: The MBTOC addresses the technical feasibility of chemical and non-chemical alternatives for the current use...
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