Use of prediction models in crop protection
Use of prediction models in crop protection Plant disease models are a key part in the implementation of IPM (Integrated Pest Management), as they provide useful information for deciding whether…
Mass trapping to reduce pesticide use in olive groves
The olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae, causes the highest economic impact in Mediterranean olive crops. Pesticide applications are the most used strategy to control this pest. Through the NOVATERRA project,…
Gray mold control in vineyards through predictive models and biocontrol agents
Biocontrol agents (BCAs) represent alternative products to synthetic fungicides, with low risk for both the environment and human health. Although several studies on the biocontrol of gray mold in the…
Adoption of biocontrol in vineyards: Insights from a NOVATERRA workshop in Bordeaux
During a recent NOVATERRA workshop organised by the French Wine and Vine Institute (IFV) and CORTEVA in Bordeaux, a survey was conducted among viticultural advisors in the sector. This survey…
Application timing of bioinsecticides for the control of olive moth
The olive moth, Prays oleae, is an endemic pest in olive cultivars and one of the insect pests that can have a significant economic impact on this crop, causing up…
Harnessing biocontrol: Natural solutions for Downy Mildew management in northwestern Spanish vineyards
Balancing sustainability and productivity: Striving for sustainable vineyard fertilisation Galicia, situated in an area of Spain with particularly favorable climatic conditions, is prone to attacks by the Plasmopara viticola fungus,…
