Integrated plant protection in field vegetables

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Agricultural and fisheries research

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Proceedings of the CEC IIOBC Experts' Group Meeting I Rennes
20-22 November 1985
PROGRESS ON PEST
MANAGEMENT IN
FIELD VEGETABLES PROGRESS ON PEST MANAGEMENT IN FIELD VEGETABLES The Experts' Group Meeting on 'Integrated Plant Protection in Field Vegetables' was organized jointly by:
Commission of the European Communities
Directorate-General Agriculture
Coordination of Agricultural Research
International Organization for Biological and Integrated Control
West Palaearctic Regional Section Φ1<
Working Group Integrated Control in Brassica Crops >S'
Proceedings of the CEC IIOBC Experts Group Meeting I Rennes
20-22 November 1985
PROGRESS ON PEST
MANAGEMENT IN
FIELD VEGETABLES
Edited by
R.CAVALLORO
Commission of the European Communities
CPELERENTS
International Organization for Biological and Integrated Control
Published for the Commission of the European Communities by
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Printed in the Netherlands Foreword
This publication includes both the texts of papers given and the
opening addresses and final conclusions of the experts' meeting held at
Rennes, France, from 20 to 22 November, 1985, on "Integrated Plant
Protection in Field Vegetables". It was organised jointly by the Commis­
sion of the European Communities and by the International Organisation
of Biological and Integrated Control.
It contains forty contributions, divided into specific sessions,
which deal with very important crops such as cabbages, carrots, toma­
toes, potatoes, beans and artichokes.
There is no doubt that vegetable crops, many of which are eaten
raw, deserve particular attention concerning the maximum reduction of
the use of pesticides, with the adoption of means and control strategies
against pests and diseases.
These strategies are based on the prediction of attacks, the know­
ledge of tolerance thresholds, the selection of resistant cultivars, the
growing of intercalated crops and the use of parasites, predators,
microorganisms or other biological, cultural or bio-technical methods.
Close collaboration between researchers allows us to attain these
aims more quickly, as has been shown above all for the prediction of
attacks of pests based on the analysis of samplings performed for
several seasons in different countries using the same protocol.
It is also encouraging to note that integrated control methods have
gone beyond the laboratory and experimental field stage. It is applied
by vegetable cultivators, as especially in the growing of cauliflowers
and Brussel sprouts.
For a better knowledge of the ecology, behaviour and ethology of
pests new protection techniques are being explored, such as the use of
traps and sexual pheromones, and recourse to cultural methods.
Thirthy-four experts, from twelve countries and two international
organisations, took part in this meeting. They presented and discussed
the results of their research on vegetable crops, for efficient protec­
tion against pests and diseases. They feel it is possible to put into
practice a correct application of integrated pest control, with safe
means, methods and strategies of intervention.
R. Cavalloro, C. Pelerents STRUCTURE OF THE MEETING
Scientific Committee
Brunei E., I.N.R.A. - Centre de Recherches de Rennes, F-Le Rheu
Cavalloro R., C.E.C. - Joint Research Centre, I-Ispra
Coaker T., Départirent of Applied Biology - University, GB-Cam­
bridge
Pelerents C, Faculteit van de Landbouwwetenschappen - Rijksuni­
versiteit, B-Gent
Sessions' Organization
Introduction
Opening address by R. Cavalloro and C. Pelerents
Session 1
Brassica crops Chairman : T. Coaker
Session 2
Carrot cropsn : R. Cavalloro
Session 3
Tomato crops Chairman : E. Brunei
Session 4
Other crops and general aspects
Chairman : C. Pelerents
on pest control in field vegetables
Conclusions
General discussion, closing remarks, and recommendations by
Scientific Committee
Local Secretariat
Brunei E.
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique - Centre de Recher­
ches de Rennes - Domaine de la Motte-au-Vicomte, Le Rheu
Proceeding Desk
Rotondo P.P.
CEC - Directorate-General Télécommunications, Information, Indu­
stries & Innovation, Luxembourg
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