Development of an efficient application of entomopathogenic nematodes in vegetables
The withdrawal of approvals for agrochemicals on many food crops within Europe is likely to generate an increasing market for bio-pesticide products, including entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN). However, for the EPN to be a success, a cost-effective and reliable usage should be assured. Therefore, progress in areas like application and formulation technology are needed, next to the development of optimal application strategies. A new research project will focus on optimizing the field application of EPN in vegetables. First, both application and formulation technologies will be optimized. Then, these technologies will be tested under semi-field conditions with special attention for the effect of weather conditions and timing of application. All the acquired knowledge will be implemented and evaluated in field experiments.
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Wetenschappelijke publicaties in tijdschriften:
- Nuyttens D, De Schampheleire M, Verboven P, Brusselman E & Dekeyser D. 2009. Droplet size-velocity characteristics of agricultural sprays and the relation with spray drift. Transactions of the ASABE. 52(5): 1471-1480.
- Brusselman E, Nuyttens D, Steurbaut W, Messens W, de Sutter N, Viaene N & Moens M. 2010. An image processing technique for the observation of the viability of Steinernema carpocapsae in spray application research. Nematology. 12(1): 105-113.
- Brusselman E, Moens M, Steurbaut W & Nuyttens D. (2010). Evaluation of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical agitation for the spray application of Steinernema carpocapsae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 20(4): 339-351.
- Brusselman E (2011). Optimizing the spray application of entomopathogenic nematodes in vegetables: from spray tank to nematode deposition. Doctoraal proefschrift, pp. 169. ISBN 978-805989-446-4
- Brusselman E, Beck B, Temmerman F, Pollet S, Steurbaut W, Moens M, Nuyttens D (2011). Distribution of entomopathogenic nematodes in a biopesticide spray. Transactions of the ASABE. 54(6): 1987-1989
- Brusselman E, Beck B, Temmerman F, Pollet S, Spanoghe P, Moens M, Nuyttens D (2011). Effect of the spray application technique on the deposition of entomopathogenic nematodes in vegetables. DOI 10.1002/ps.2290.
Vulgariserende publicaties en perscontacten:
- Brusselman E, Spanoghe P, Temmerman F & Callens D (2008). Nieuwe IWT-projecten. Toepassing van entomopathogene nematoden. Proeftuinnieuws 15, 37.
- Brusselman E, Beck B, Temmerman F & Callens D (2009). Insectendodende aaltjes in de groenteteelt: Op zoek naar de sleutels tot een optimale werking. Proeftuinnieuws 19, 22-23.
- Pollet S & Callens D (2011). Zetten we in de toekomst nematoden in tegen koolvlieg? Groentemail 3, 13-14.
- Pollet S (2011). Aaltjes bestrijden koolvlieg. Blog website inagro juni 2011.
- Brusselman E, Nuyttens D, Pollet S, Callens D, France P, Temmerman F & Delanote L (2011). Gebruiken we binnenkort insectendodende nematoden in de groenteteelt? Proeftuinnieuws 20, 17-19.