Date of Award:
5-1-1953
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Biology
Department name when degree awarded
Bacteriology
Committee Chair(s)
L. W. Jones
Committee
L. W. Jones
Abstract
The use of ethylene dibromide to control nematodes and wireworms in Utah soils where sugar beets and potatoes are grown has become an accepted practice. Where this soil fumigant has been used a greater plant growth and an increase in crops has been noted. This increased yield of crops has occurred following its use in the Lewiston area of Cache Valley. We have reason to believe that this increase is due to stimulation of beneficial soil microorganisms, as has been shown when older soil fumigants such as carbon disulphide and toluene have been used.
Recommended Citation
Lee, Robert E., "The Effect of Partial Sterilization of Soil With Ethylene Dibromide Upon the Microbial Activities of the Soil" (1953). Biology. 153.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd_biology/153
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