Rosy apple aphid (Dysaphis plantaginea) management in organic fruit production
Rosy apple aphid can lead to up to 95% yield losses. Damage is caused by growth paralysis of the buds and fruit and high production of honeydew, which can cause sooty mould. The most effective management methods in organic production are preventive agronomic measures and direct control using products based on Neem (Azadirachta indica) extracts. […]
Rosy apple aphid: Direct control with Neem in organic orchards
Project BioFruitNet – Rosy apple aphid (Dysaphis plantaginea) has a fast reproduction cycle and the potential to cause major damage in orchards. Preventive measures such as promoting beneficial insects and pruning are often not sufficient. Direct control with Azadirachtin (NeemAzal®-T/S, also called Neem) decimates the population and keeps damage below the economic damage threshold. Neem […]
“Fertizzante biologico e biorestauro: premiate due ricercatrici italiane dell'Enea a EXPO e SMAU “, di Roberta Ragni
A EXPO Milano 2015, la ricercatrice ENEA Susanna Mariani ha ricevuto lo “Special Award for Organic Best Practices” per l’innovazione in agricoltura con il progetto “Neemagrimed”, mentre a SMAU Bologna 2015 un’altra ricercatrice dell’Agenzia, Anna Rosa Sprocati, ha vinto il premio”Smart Communities” per il biorestauro, una tecnica innovativa per la tutela e la conservazione dei […]
