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Humphrys, Clay; Jossi, Werner. |
Pollen beetle (Meligethes spp.) is a major yield-limiting factor in organic oilseed production. Currently there are no effective methods available to control this beetle in organic agriculture. From 2006 to 2008 work was carried out at Agroscope ARTReckenholz to find suitable organically compatible plant protecting agents which are effective against the beetle. A partial reduction in beetle infestation was observed when liquid manure, lavender oil and rapeseed oil was applied. Dusting agents such as ash and substances containing silicate (stone meal) were very efficient, almost completely removing the beetle after application. However, beetle infestation increased again after one or two days following application. Dusting substances in combination... |
Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Crop health; Quality; Protection. |
Ano: 2009 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/14463/1/Humphrys_14463.pdf |
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Dierauer, Hansueli; Daniel, Claudia; Humphrys, Clay; Hebeisen, Thomas; Aebi, Rosalie; Kessler, Hans-Georg; Messerli, Niklaus; Rohner, Andreas; Schmutz, Res. |
The demand for cold-pressed organic rapeseed oil is increasing. However, the organic rape cultivation is challenging, especially various pests can cause problems. This leaflet provides some general information about the cultivation of rape. Different topics about rape varieties and their needs, the right crop rotation and weed management are covered. Additionally, the main part covers the various pests and provides strategies to control them. It is shown how the pests can be detected, and which preventive and direct are proven and permitted. Finally, there is also some information about economic aspects. This leaflet was made for farmers want to begin cultivating organic rape, but it might also be of use to conventional farmers. The information about... |
Tipo: Practice tool |
Palavras-chave: Cereals; Pulses and oilseeds. |
Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/31994/1/1343-raps.pdf |
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