Collaborative project: Optimization of biofumigation for the non-chemical control of soil-borne pathogens – Subproject 4
Description:
Soil-borne pathogens are among the most difficult plant pathogens to be controlled. An innovative as well as environmentally friendly control measure is the growth of cruciferous crops for biofumigation. Cruciferous crops contain glucosinolates, which receive highest concentrations during flowering. If those crops are finely chopped and incorporated into the soil, glucosinolates are converted into isothiocyanates, which have fungicidal, nematicidal and herbicidal properties. The goal of the research project is to optimize the control efficacy and consistency of biofumigation towards plant-parasitic nematodes and the fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia solani in order to reduce or even eliminate the use of pesticides. Therefore, (1) the composition and concentration of glucosinolates in crucifers is determined and improved, (2) the amount of glucosinolats effectively produced per hectare will be maximized through agronomic practice, and (3) the gained knowledge is transferred into praxis.
Executive Institute:
Institute for Ecological Chemistry, Plant Analysis and Stored Products Protection (JKI - ÖPV) Details of Institute for Ecological Chemistry, Plant Analysis and Stored Products Protection
Parent institution:
Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants – Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI) Details of (JKI) (Saxony-Anhalt)
Contract period:
01. 08. 2007 - 30. 06. 2010
Project budget:
36,488 €
Funding Programme:
- BMELV - Program to promote innovation Details of BMELV - Program to promote innovation
Subject:
- Crop Protection
Purpose of research:
Promotion of innovation
Funding Institutions:
- Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) Details of (BMELV)
Project Management Agency:
- Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) Details of BLE