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The chestnut wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus) is a major pest of chestnut crops, seriously compromising their profitability. This document studies the specific parasite Torymus sinensis, reports on the experimental releases carried out to date and the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. The possible entry of these organisms into our Autonomous Community constitutes a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This document includes general aspects of both secondary and newly emerging species, providing information on their biology, the crops most affected by each species, as well as the damage they cause and the chemical and biological control measures …

This document presents the results of a series of trials aimed at developing a new strategy for introducing the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii into cucumber crops. The strategic lines defining the trials are: reducing the release rate of the predator, …

The purpose of this paper is to present the potential that the use of different techniques and products offers for citrus cultivation. In this vein, and as part of IFAPA's ongoing research, we present the results of an experimental trial evaluating …

Centaurea diluta infestations are becoming increasingly frequent and significant in the Andalusian countryside. This species belongs to the Compositae family and in southern Spain undergoes staggered emergence from the first autumn rains until well into …

Under the conditions of the Cordoba countryside, in a year with favorable weather conditions for crop and weed development, malting barley proved to be highly competitive with weeds, more so than wheat, as observed in previous …