Researcher, agr., M.Sc.
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The main aim of this project is to test a bacterial detection technique developed in Austria that consists of quantifying inoculum carried by bees.
The objective is to estimate our ability to predict fire blight based on bacterial populations on bees. The project also involves testing the efficacy of post-infection bactericides and evaluating blossom thinning as a method of controlling fire blight.
From 2017 to 2020
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
This project will help apple growers control fire blight.
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec
The aim of this project was to test the general hypothesis that exclusion nets, when properly used, can prevent attacks by most apple pests and reduce disease incidence with no major adverse effects on fruit quality.
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Development of a mating disruption method to control two cranberry pests.
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