PEI-AGRI

New fast diagnostic tools and low eco-toxycological techniques to limit pesticide resistance in pathogens, pest and weeds

Obiettivi
Objectives

The aim of the project is to prevent or to limit the evolution of pesticide resistance so avoiding
inefficacious and repeated pesticide applications that increase production costs and water and soil
pollution. To get this, both by new fast and reliable diagnostic tools will be developed and validated
and reducing pesticide pressure executing alternative and more sustainable pest management strategies with lower impact on water and soil.

Activities

Development and validation of LAMP-based diagnostic protocols in weeds (Amaranthus spp),
pathogens (P. viticola, B. cinerea) and phytophagous pests (aphids and Tetranychus urticae).
Development and validation of ddPCR based diagnostic protocols to quantify the presence of
resistance in P. viticola, S. vesicarium and Z. tritici.
Validation of mating disruption for pear psylla based on "sexual pheromones" and "vibrations".
Demonstration activities in vineyards on the effect of selected cover crops on the containment of
downy mildew infections.

Partenariato
Ruolo
Leader
Name
CRPV Soc. Coop. Centro Ricerche Produzioni Vegetali
Action manager
Maria Grazia Tommasini
@email
Ruolo
Partner
Name
Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Action manager
Marina Collina
@email
Ruolo
Partner
Name
CNR - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Roma
Action manager
Laura Scarabel
@email
Ruolo
Partner
Name
DINAMICA s.c.a r.l.
Action manager
@email
Ruolo
Partner
Name
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - Sede di Piacenza
Action manager
Emanuele Mazzoni
@email
Ruolo
Partner
Name
Societa' Agricola Rizzati Romano
Action manager
Romano Rizzati
@email
Ruolo
Partner
Name
Università degli Studi di Ferrara
Action manager
Stefano Civolani
@email
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