Methyl iodide as a soil fumigant

Details Methyl iodide as a soil fumigant Methyl iodide as a soil fumigant

1995-06-07

1996-05-21

Warden, Robert J.

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance

43125, 47DIG10, 422 1, 422 32, 422 40, 424405, B01J 1900

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055186920

ABSTRACT:
Methyl iodide is employed as a soil fumigant for the effective control of plant pathogens, nematodes, bacteria and weeds. Methyl iodide is employed in substantially the same manner as is customary for use of methyl bromide, and is at least as effective as methyl bromide when used in comparable amounts.

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