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Evaluation of module-sown companion plants as a method of controlling cabbage root fly

Rosenfeld, Dr Anton; Collier, Dr Rosemary and Jayasinghe, Celenika (2006) Evaluation of module-sown companion plants as a method of controlling cabbage root fly. Paper at: Joint Organic Congress, Odense, Denmark, May 30-31, 2006.

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Summary

A novel technique for controlling cabbage root fly was tested. Companion plants of either birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), red clover (Trifolium pratense) or yellow trefoil (Medicago lupulina) were sown into modules together with calabrese (Brassica oleracea var Italica). The presence of companion plants subsequently reduced cabbage root fly egg-laying by up to 48% and reduced root damage considerably. Companion plant species did not affect egg-laying in this trial. Although, financially, this technique compares very favourably with an alternative strategy of applying fleece, further refinement is needed to improve the survival of companion plants on a commercial field scale as they were particularly vulnerable to damage by steerage hoes, which are used commonly in organic systems.


EPrint Type:Conference paper, poster, etc.
Type of presentation:Paper
Subjects: Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection
Research affiliation: International Conferences > 2006: Joint Organic Congress > Theme 5: Protecting plant health
Deposited By: Rosenfeld, Dr Anton
ID Code:7141
Deposited On:10 May 2006
Last Modified:12 Apr 2010 07:32
Document Language:English
Status:Published
Refereed:Not peer-reviewed

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