Improve biological control of stored-product pest beetles by the combined use of semiochemicals and parasitoids
In the present project, we will study the scientific basis for the development of a new beneficial insect product against pest infestation of stored plant products and (further) develop and evaluate the idea of "attract-and-guide" in the biological...
Term: 2024-04-01 bis 2027-03-31Biological and insecticidal activity of different medicinal and aromatic plants against stored-product pest insects
In times of climate change and increasing demands for resilient and sustainable agriculture, the genetic resources of our arable crops are, among other things, an important basis for the development of new active principles and application methods...
Term: 2021-10-01 bis 2026-12-31Regulation of fungus gnats in organic production of potted plants - Innovative approaches for the estimation of attractiveness of growing media to fungus gnats and for the development of comprehensive strategies for their control by beneficial organisms
Fungus gnats can be a significant problem in organic cultivation of potted plants. Due to a high percentage of peat substitutes and organic fertilization, growing media used in organic production are very attractive for fungus gnats and encourage...
Term: 2021-10-15 bis 2025-07-31Plant damages in organic production of potted herbs: cause analysis and development of counteractive measures and avoidance strategies
During the last two decades, German growers continuously extended the acreage of potted herbs. Already one third of them is cultivated according to the EU regulations on organic farming and guidelines of organic certification bodies, respectively....
Term: 2021-10-01 bis 2025-09-30Specialized metabolites from Barbarea species for controlling pollen beetles in oilseed rape
In Germany and Europe the efficiente cultivation of rape is strongly endangered by harmful insects. In order to secure the cultivation of oilseed rape in the long term, work has begun on developing the genetic basis for breeding insect resistance...
Term: 2020-10-01 bis 2026-12-31Metabolite profiling-assisted elucidation of Metazachlor resistance in a tolerant camomile population
Herbicide resistance is an increasing problem in plant protection. In this project we elucidate the molecular cause of non-target-resistance by metabolite profiling of tolerant and sensitive camomile populations in a collaborative project with JKI...
Term: 2020-01-01 bis 2025-12-31Qualitative Optimisation of Hop
Hop is a valuable spice and medicinal plant. By combining metabolite profiling, sensory analysis and genotyping of hop population with variation in metabolites we will identity loci with effect on such traits. The genetic information should be used...
Term: 2021-03-01 bis 2025-12-31Development and maintenance of the MOSAIC database on the influence of plant protection on biodiversity in small waters
As part of the National Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products, the Julius Kühn Institute has been monitoring the chemical and biological status of small water bodies in the agricultural landscape for many years. The...
Term: 2019-06-03 bis 2025-12-31MonViA - Soil organisms: Development of a concept for a national trend monitoring of earthworm community
Intact earthworm communities are essential for optimal soil fertility. Due to natural variances of the soil factors texture, organic matter, moisture and pH value, the distribution of earthworms is irregular across the agricultural landscape. In...
Term: 2019-07-01 bis 2026-06-30Importance of the subsurface runoff component for the contamination of small water bodies with pesticides
Small water bodies in the agricultural landscape are particularly susceptible to the input of pesticides. The studies on the protection of small water bodies carried out by the JKI to date have been concerned with determining the chemical pollution...
Term: 2019-08-01 bis 2026-12-31