Control of Neofabraea spp. in organic fruit production
During storage, this disease causes significant damage. Infection occurs in the field, but symptoms become evident after a few months. Crop losses can exceed over 50 percent. Precautionary measures and the correct placement of the orchard (aeration) make it possible to reduce the pressure of this disease.
Codling moth (Cydia pomonella): Control methods in organic fruit production
Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is the primary pest in organic fruit growing. It damages apple, pear, quince, rowan, medlar, walnut and kaki. Generations/years vary depending on the soil and climates zones. Several control methods can be applied in organic farming depending on the infection rate, but plant protection products and mating disruption are the most […]
Apple scab (Venturia inaequalis): Control strategy for organic pome production
Apple scab is the primary fungal disease in apple cultivation affecting entire harvests as well as the following year’s production. The damage can occur both in the plant and during storage. In organic farming, scab control is mostly carried out using precautionary measures. Plant protection products are used for direct control before the onset of […]
