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The purpose of this project was to assess the
potential of wood chip mulch and yard
trimmings compost to 1) enhance cherry
production and maintain soil health in new
orchards at higher latitudes and elevations
under climate change and 2) to improve soil
health in established orchards where replant
disease is problematic. Climate change has
allowed expansion of sweet cherry to higher
latitude and elevation sites in BC. Organic
amendments can improve soil quality,
stimulate microbial activity and repress
harmful microorganisms that contribute to
replant disease in established orchards
potential of wood chip mulch and yard
trimmings compost to 1) enhance cherry
production and maintain soil health in new
orchards at higher latitudes and elevations
under climate change and 2) to improve soil
health in established orchards where replant
disease is problematic. Climate change has
allowed expansion of sweet cherry to higher
latitude and elevation sites in BC. Organic
amendments can improve soil quality,
stimulate microbial activity and repress
harmful microorganisms that contribute to
replant disease in established orchards
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