Efficacy of pest and pathogen control, yield and quality of winter lettuce crops managed with reduced pesticide applications

• Published in: European journal of agronomy Vol. 71; pp. 34 - 43
• Main Authors: Barriere, Virginie, Lecompte, François, Lescourret, Françoise
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.11.2015
• Subjects: Alternative techniques; Crop protection; Lactuca sativa; Low-input; Prototyping; IBEB; TFI; CPS; W; PACA; Crop protection; Prototyping; Alternative techniques; L; Lactuca sativa; Low-input

•Lettuce protection strategies with limited chemical protection were designed.•Field tests showed pesticide reduction by 30-50% without affecting yield or quality.•Aphid management was less performant with reduced pesticides and parasitoids.•Downy mildew and basal rot were correctly managed with alt...