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KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ON SUSTAINABLE USE OF PESTICIDES: THE LIFE+ SUSTUSE PROJECT EXPERIENCE ON SOIL DISINFESTATION SECTOR
Article number
1044_47
Pages
359 – 361
Language
English
Abstract
The project Sustainable use of chemical fumigants for the control of soil-borne pathogens in the horticultural sector, funded by the LIFE+ financial instrument of the European Community, has been carried out from 2010 to 2012 by a consortium of five institutions from three EU countries: Italy, Poland and Greece.
The project aimed at encouraging a lower input of pesticides, by applying IPM principles to the management of chemical fumigants, thus supporting the EU policy for achieving a sustainable use of pesticides.
Demonstration trials have been conducted in 24 sites covering a total of 9 regions in three Project Countries.
The use of VIF films, rootstocks, and inoculation with beneficial soil microorganisms was associated to reduced doses of chemical fumigants.
Alternative methods included use of biocontrol agents, Brassica spp. meals, compost, soil solarisation and fumigation with active steam.
The project adopted a participatory approach in technology transfer activities (training, dissemination) based on the involvement of stakeholders, including growers, technical advisors, fumigators, researchers, policy-makers and agrochemical companies.
The project aimed at encouraging a lower input of pesticides, by applying IPM principles to the management of chemical fumigants, thus supporting the EU policy for achieving a sustainable use of pesticides.
Demonstration trials have been conducted in 24 sites covering a total of 9 regions in three Project Countries.
The use of VIF films, rootstocks, and inoculation with beneficial soil microorganisms was associated to reduced doses of chemical fumigants.
Alternative methods included use of biocontrol agents, Brassica spp. meals, compost, soil solarisation and fumigation with active steam.
The project adopted a participatory approach in technology transfer activities (training, dissemination) based on the involvement of stakeholders, including growers, technical advisors, fumigators, researchers, policy-makers and agrochemical companies.
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Authors
P. Colla, G. Gilardi, A. Garibaldi, M. Pugliese , M.L. Gullino
Keywords
Integrated Pest Management (IPM), chemical fumigants, participatory approach technology transfer, dissemination
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