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Biological control as ecosystem service in integrated apple growing in Germany
Project
Project code: 2811NA017, JKI-BI-08-1219
Contract period: 15.05.2015
- 31.12.2019
Budget: 401,631 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
The project aims on the assessment of the ecosystem service provided by natural enemies of the codling moth. A comparison of the diversity and seasonal as well as regional occurrence of invertebrate and microbial antagonists in integrated and ecological orchard system in the main apple growing regions of Germany is conducted. Possible side effects of plant protection products on these antagonists and interactions between these different antagonistic guilds are also studied. The results will be used to develop strategies for conservation and enhancement of biological control agents in apple orchards.
The project aims on the evaluation of the ecosystem service "pest control" in integrated and organic apple growing in important apple growing regions in Germany. The occurrence and abundance of natural antagonists (parasitoids, entomopathogenic microorganisms) of the codling moth as well as their ecological interactions are determined by frequent field evaluations and accompayning laboratory trials. In addition, potential side-effects of important plant protection products on these organisms will be studied in order to develop recommendations how to maintain and support the ecosystem service delivered by these natural antagonists.
Section overview
Subjects
- Crop Protection
- Arboriculture
- Organic Farming
Framework programme
Federal Organic Farming Scheme and other forms of sustainable agriculture (BÖLN)
