The banded fruit weevil (BFW) is a sporadic pest in wine grape vineyards. In this study, local entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) and an entomopathogenic nematode (EPN) were evaluated for their potential to serve as biological control against the different stages of the...
Project leader: Prof Melané Vivier Aim and industry relevance: It is widely accepted that innovative new solutions are necessary to move away from our dependence on chemical control mechanisms against pests and diseases. Moreover, as the impacts of climate change...
This study tested the antifungal properties of a new bioproduct obtained from proanthocyanidins extracted from grape seeds. Project layout: The bioproduct was extracted from grape seeds of the Fetească neagră variety. Grape seeds were extracted, dried, milled and...
The aim of this research was to study whether the nitrogen rich waste water from mushroom production can be used as a biostimulant in vineyards and whether it has an effect on grape volatile compounds. Project layout: The study was carried out over two seasons on a...
In this project, locally sourced entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) were assessed for their potential as a biological control agent for mealybugs. The intention is to determine if it could be used in an integrated pest management system and to provide an alternative...
