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The development of this teaching material responds to a demand from the sector and aims to provide a useful working tool for students of the Qualified Level Phytosanitary Product Application courses, serving as a support and reference for the teaching staff involved. Unit 1: Crop enemies.
The wireworm pest was considered a minor or secondary pest in Andalusia. However, in recent years it has increased due to more favorable weather conditions, resulting in increased damage and causing significant economic losses to farmers.
Chemigation is a phytosanitary application technique that involves adding these products dissolved in irrigation water. It can be used with any irrigation system: drip, sprinkler, and even surface or foot irrigation, but is generally used in localized irrigation systems.
The purpose of this teaching material, "Diseases of stone fruit trees and their management in integrated production," is to assist and guide farmers and advisors in implementing the principles of integrated disease management following the National Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Phytosanitary Products, and to complement the integrated pest management guide for stone fruit tree
Proper disinfection of field tools is vitally important to prevent the transmission of a series of viral diseases to the entire crop. In response to a demand from the sector, we present a summary of scientific studies on products used in tool disinfection.
The chestnut wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus) is a major pest of chestnut crops, seriously compromising their profitability. This document provides information on its distribution, biology, damage it causes, and existing control measures.
The chestnut gall wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus) is a major pest of chestnut crops, seriously compromising their profitability. This document, in addition to describing the main characteristics of these gall wasps, provides information on the control of the chestnut gall wasp pest by native parasitoids.
The white mealybug (Aulacaspis tubercularis) is the most important pest of mangoes in southern Spain and one of the most damaging worldwide. The basis for its integrated management is proposed here. A description of the pest is provided, along with data on its biology, symptoms, and damage.
The white mealybug is a key pest in mango crops in Andalusia as it produces significant
The current problem in zucchini crops due to the New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), transmitted by the whitefly species Bemisa tabaci, is causing significant production losses. Repeated application of insecticides as a sole measure does not achieve adequate control of this pest.
The chestnut wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus) is a major pest of chestnut crops, seriously compromising their profitability.
Table of Contents: Unit 1: General aspects of plant protection; Unit 2: Phytosanitary products: classification and characteristics; Unit 3: Phytosanitary product formulations: nature and characteristics. Unit 4: Environmental risks derived from
Updated information on the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Using Next-Generation Fungicides to Control Fungal Diseases in Durum and Bread Wheat, Considering Cost-Effectiveness and Environmental Sustainability Criteria. This publication presents the results of trials conducted during the 2014/2015 crop year.
Factors such as the type and concentration of inoculum of the defoliating pathotype of Verticillium dahliae in irrigation, root wounding of the olive tree, and the number of irrigation campaigns are considered for their effects on Verticillium wilt in the cultivar 'Picual' and the density of residual inoculum of the fungus in the soil.
Today, there are still species of arthropods that behave as significant pests for citrus fruits in other regions of the world, yet are not present in our growing area.
This study aims to propose recommendations for the proper operation, inspection, and maintenance of pesticide application equipment in the main greenhouse areas of the province of Almería. The results presented here correspond to surveys conducted to determine the condition of application equipment in the Bajo Andarax and Campo de Dalías regions.
Europe faces the ongoing challenge of producing plant-based proteins. Broad beans are an excellent candidate, but they require further development with different agronomic characteristics and adaptations to different countries and agroclimatic regions.
This material has been developed to provide a detailed overview of the pest Scirtothrips aurantii. It includes aspects such as its geographic distribution, life cycle, detection and monitoring methods, and current integrated management strategies.
This material consists of a summary of the most common Mediterranean plants in Andalusia that can affect reproduction in small ruminants. To facilitate their identification, livestock management measures are proposed for prevention.
This second edition of the Manual for the Application of Phytosanitary Products at the Fumigator Level includes some modifications to the content and wording compared to the one published in 2017, with the aim of updating and improving the quality of the training provided by both accredited entities and IFAPA.
