Joint project FInAL
In the project, the partners from agriculture and science are shaping the agricultural landscape into a more insect-friendly environment.
Wireworm control with entomopathogenic fungi
Entomopathogenic fungi of the genus Metarhizium are effective antagonists against click beetle larvae (wireworms) of the genus Agriotes. However, the effect varies between different Agriotes species and populations.
Togolese Humboldt Fellow chose JKI for his Research on RNAi-Pest Control
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors the research project of Dr. Ayaovi Agbessenou. The plant protector and entomologist wants to find components for an eco-friendly RNAi-Spray to control American Tomato Pinworm. We wanted to know what drives him.
Joint project "AntiEPS" started
The aim of the "AntiEPS" project that has started is to systematically analyze the diversity of EPS pathogens and EPS parasites, parasitoids and predators, as well as the intensity of the infestation in different stages of development of the EPS capture.
First comes the pest, then follows the beneficial
First evidence of the parasitic wasp Leptopilina japonica. By parasitizing the larvae of the spotted wing drosophila females represent natural counterparts of the fruit pest.
Influence of temperature on insect pathogenic fungi
Results for production of an biological plant protection product against wireworms.
Kick-off for the Project “OptiLyso” at the Institute for Biological Control.
The aim is to develop a marketable biological product against phytopathogenic fungi in fruit and vegetable crops.
09 - 10 March 2023 Meeting of the Working Group 'Biological Control of Plant Diseases´ of the DPG in Dossenheim
On March 9-10, 2023, the Institute of Biological Control hosted the working group 'Biological Control of Plant Diseases‘ of the German Society for Plant Protection and Plant Health (DPG) for its annual meeting.
DIY camera trap for automated insect monitoring
In conventional monitoring methods, the insects are usually caught and killed. Subsequenty the respectivespecies is determined on basis of microscopic characteristics or with molecular methods. Camera traps represent an alternative with lower time and cost expenditure.
Molecular identification of Cydia pomonella granulovirus resistance in codling moth Cydia pomonella
JKI researchers want to identify the molecular resistance mechanisms of codling moth as part of a DFG project.