Florida Ag Research presented a “Proof of Concept” field demonstration intended to evaluate the suitability of using solar radiation to enhance soil borne pest control with Conventional Fumigants and Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation in commercial Florida strawberry production. Potential benefits of the system include:
 
a) 日晒 and ASD are approved organic soil pest control options
b) 日晒 with conventional soil borne pest control inputs may allow reduction in chemical usage
c) ASD is a potential waste recycling system

​The project, which began in June of 2021, was published by Florida Ag Research/Ag Metrics Group scientists and growers: 弗兰克sanc, Balaji Aglave, 马克·基利, Kaleb Williams, and 查理•布恩.
 
The 日晒 Project was presented by Ag Metrics Group’s 马克·基利 (formerly a Station Manager of Florida Ag Research). “It was great to come back out and present this exciting work to growers and researchers since the ‘Field Day’ was cancelled last January,” said Keeley, “And a great opportunity to introduce Mariano [Galla], 新 Florida Ag Research Station Manager, to the Florida strawberry grower community.”