News on Crop Protection from Denmark

Mapping of the Phytophthora infestans genotypes found accross Europe in the EuroBlight sampling during 2017. In the article a link is provided to an interactive version of this map. (Courtesy: Euroblight)
April 14, 2018
Potato Blight Trends in Europe: EuroBlight 2017 Results
The EuroBlight project is examining the ongoing evolution of the potato late blight pathogen (Phytophthora infestans). In 2017, almost 1500 samples from 16 countries in Europe were genotyped. The results indicate that new clones continue to spread.
Drones will fly over fields with their tanks filled with ladybirds, predatory mites or parasitic wasps and spread the insects precisely where pests are ravaging the crops.
June 15, 2016
Research: Drones as delivery vehicle for biological control agents
The University of Southern Denmark is developing an ecodrone that will combat pests in completely new ways.
Decision support system can help reduce the use of pesticides in Danish potato production
May 08, 2012
Decision support system can help reduce the use of pesticides in Danish potato production
The decision support system “Blight Management” (“Skimmelstyring”) could in the future give Danish potato growers more effective control of potato late blight and reduce the use of fungicides.

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