Development of a cropping system for organic raspberries in high tunnels
Daniel Cormier
Researcher, Ph.D.
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Description
Evaluate the toxicity of biological pesticides or repellents to control the spotted wing drosophila on everbearing raspberries grown in tunnels.
Objective(s)
- Study various aspects of fertilization
- Evaluate and develop control methods for the spotted wing drosophila on raspberries, including certain repellants
- Analyze the economic yield of this production method
From 2014 to 2018
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
This work will support the development of organic raspberry production in Québec.
Partner
Growing Forward 2
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