Pfiffner, Lukas; Laurent, Jamar; Cahenzli, Fabian; Maren, Korsgaard; Weronika, Swiergiel and Lene, Sigsgaard (2018) Perennial flower strips – a tool for improving pest control in fruit orchards. 2018 edition. Technical guide. Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), CH-Frick.
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Summary
Perennial flower strips improve the effectiveness of biological pest control by predators and parasitoids in fruit production. The guide presents results from the European EcoOrchard project and other studies, explains how the flower strips function, introduces suitable plants and describes step by step the procedure for planting and maintenance. The information is supplemented by information on the costs and possible disadvantages of the flowering strips.
EPrint Type: | Book |
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Keywords: | flower strips, tool, pest control, fruit orchards, Department of Crop Sciences, Agroecology, EcoOrchard |
Subjects: | Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services Crop husbandry > Production systems > Fruit and berries Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection |
Research affiliation: | European Union > CORE Organic Plus > ECOORCHARD Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Plant Protection and Biodiversity |
ISBN: | Print 978-3-03736-078-1, Download 978-3-03736-079-8 |
Deposited By: | Pfiffner, Dr. Lukas |
ID Code: | 33798 |
Deposited On: | 14 Sep 2018 10:19 |
Last Modified: | 17 Sep 2018 06:57 |
Document Language: | English |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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