Abstract
Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are in the Northern Netherlands and the Weser-Ems Region in Germany a major issue for farmers. The yearly average damage by PCN is about 100 Euros/hectare for farmers. Infestations of potato cyst nematodes can be controlled in a sustainable way by proper potato variety selection. Potato varieties vary in the degree of tolerance and resistance to PCN. However, this knowledge is used by only a small fraction of the farmers. The AGROBIOKON project, which is funded by the INTERREG EDR-region, the Landwirtschaftskammer Niedersachsen and the Dutch farmers association, have developed a decision support system for potato variety selection based upon population dynamic models for PCN: OPTIRas. The scientific principles and the model behind the decision support system will be presented. The model will be applied to PCN field experiments in the Weser-Ems region. Experience of using this decision support system in farmer study groups in the Netherlands and Germany will be shared.
| Translated title of the contribution | Beslissingsondersteunend systeem voor management aardappelmoeheid |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Pages | 262 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Sept 2008 |
| Event | Deutsche Pflanzenschutztagung: [Pflanzenproduktion in Wandel - Wandel im Pflanzenschutz?] - Kiel, Germany Duration: 22 Sept 2008 → 25 Sept 2008 Conference number: 56 https://www.tib.eu/en/search/id/TIBKAT%3A579685462/56-Deutsche-Pflanzenschutztagung-in-Kiel-22-25/ |
Conference
| Conference | Deutsche Pflanzenschutztagung |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | Germany |
| City | Kiel |
| Period | 22/09/08 → 25/09/08 |
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Keywords
- potato cyst nematodes
- OPTIRas
- decision support system
- user interface
- learning by doing