Proteaceae plant protection – an overview from Portugal

An overview of the main pest and diseases affecting Proteaceae is presented with a reference to the main problems identified in the different production areas around the world.
From here we will give a more detailed analysis of the Portuguese situation with special focus on the southern east area where we are based.

The main pests and diseases identified will be presented together with the control strategies available.
The challenges resulting from the major changes caused by the implementation of the EC environmental policies, resulting in several of the classic phytosanitary products being taken out of the market, will be discussed.

Some of the preliminary experiments using some new products, recently introduced in the Portuguese market specially directed to the berry industry, will be presented and discussed.