Soil sterilization is the process of eliminating harmful pathogens, pests, weed seeds, and other undesirable organisms from soil using heat, chemicals, or other methods. Sterilized soil is often used in greenhouses, nurseries, and container gardening to create a clean, disease-free environment for plants. Methods include steam sterilization, solarization, and chemical fumigation, depending on the scale and type of growing operation.
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