May-June 2001

Cover: Methyl bromide has contributed to the success of California's vital strawberry industry. However, the fumigant is scheduled to be phased out for most uses in 2005 due to impacts on the ozone layer. UC scientists are searching for viable alternatives. For example, UC Davis researcher Elizabeth Mitcham is experimenting with new methods of postharvest fumigation, to control insects and mites in exports. In a promising study, inset , strawberries are exposed to various concentrations of carbon dioxide and acetaldehyde, a natural compund produced by the fruit. Cover photo by Phil Schermeister. Inset photo by Don Edwards .

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California Agriculture, May-June 2001

Volume 55, Number 3
Finding methyl bromide alternatives: The race against time

peer-reviewed research articles

Township limits on 1,3-D will impact adjustment to methyl bromide phase-out
by Janet Carpenter , Lori Lynch , Tom Trout
pp12-18, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p12
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Sampling program for grape mealybugs improves pest management
by Chris A. Geiger , Kent M. Daane , Walter J. Bentley , Glenn Y. Yokota , Lee A. Martin
pp19-27, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p19
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Insufficient spring irrigation increases abnormal splitting of pistachio nuts
by Mark A. Doster , Themis J. Michailides , David A. Goldhamer , David P. Morgan
pp28-31, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p28
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Simplified tree water status measurements can aid almond irrigation
by David A. Goldhamer , Elias Fereres
pp32-37, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p32
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USDA program stimulates interest in farmers' markets among low-income women
by Amy Block Joy , Sybille Bunch , Maradee Davis , Jody Fujii
pp38-41, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p38
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Reducing fertilizer in sugarbeets can protect water quality
by Stephen R. Kalfka , Don Kirby , Gary R. Peterson
pp42-48, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p42
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editorial, news, letters & science briefs

EDITORIAL: Costs uncertain: Methyl bromide phase-out becomes reality
by Colin Carter
pp2, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p2
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Letters
From our readers
pp4, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p4
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Science briefs
Editors
pp5-6, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p5
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Partnerships key to sustainable agriculture
by Janet Byron
pp6-7, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p6
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Efforts underway to prevent foot-and-mouth disease
by Lynn Narlesky
pp8-9, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p8
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New tools, methods needed to replace methyl bromide
by Janet Byron
pp10-11, doi#10.3733/ca.v055n03p10
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