ENDURE – a european network for crop protection
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Controlling Root Knot Nematodes: a New Screening Test Identifies Bacterial Antagonists
The root knot nematode (RKN) Meloidogyne incognita causes damage in field and greenhouse crops. Agroscope researchers have developed a new screening test to identify bacteria that antagonise this agricultural pest.
CULTAN Fertilisation Substantially Reduces Nitrate Leaching in Arable Farming
With CULTAN fertilisation, nitrogen is injected into the soil as an ammonium solution. Multi-year trials conducted by Agroscope show that this method reduces nitrogen leaching by an average 38% without negatively affecting yields.
A New Tool to Help Practitioners in the Integrated Control of a Major Tomato Pest
Tuta absoluta is one of the most destructive pests of solanaceous crops. Agroscope has developed a statistical model to study the population dynamics of the pest and its parasitoids and allows interventions to be optimally planned.
