1. The bacteria overwinters on crop residue , seed, fall-sown cereals, and perennial grasses. 2. Weeds and host crop residues must be removed immediately to avoid infestation. 3. Manure, garden waste and crop residues are all sources of biomass. 4. Nutrients may also enter runoff from crop residues , irrigation water, wildlife, and atmospheric deposition. 5. Crop residues ( such as sustainably produced in many regions.6. Ploughing aerates the soil, helping rot weeds and crop residues . 7. Dry grasslands and crop residue in agricultural areas will add fuel for potential fires. 8. Wood, animal dung and crop residues are commonly burned. 9. Very dry grasslands and crop residue from the recent harvest add fuel for potential fires. 10. Moisture can be conserved by eliminating weeds and leaving crop residue to shade the soil.
