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Moldovan C, Zagrai I, Guzu GM, Jakab-Ilyefalvi Z, Zagrai LA, Mang SM, Maxim A. Alternative Ecological Products for Aphid Control on Plum. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3316. [PMID: 37765480 PMCID: PMC10535246 DOI: 10.3390/plants12183316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
Abstract
Ecological farming is increasing worldwide, as more and more consumers prefer chemical-free fruits. As a result, ecological farming is becoming increasingly appealing to European farmers, including those in Romania. However, implementing an effective ecological phytosanitary program remains a challenge for farmers due to limited options and a lack of information about their effectiveness. Romania is a major producer of plums and ranks second in the world after China. Aphids are common pests of plum, and some species are vectors of the damaging Plum pox virus, and therefore require special attention regarding their control. Eight ecological products were tested both in the field and laboratory for a duration of three vegetative periods to determine their efficiency in aphid control. The effects of ecological products were compared with five chemical insecticides known to be effective against aphids. Observations were made 24 and 48 h after spraying. Two of the eight ecological products tested were proven to be efficient in aphid control, Ovipron Top and Prev-Am, with a mortality rate over 90%. The results indicate that these two ecological products are comparable in effectiveness to chemical insecticides and could be suitable candidates for both ecological and conventional treatment programs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Claudiu Moldovan
- Department of Engineering and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, No. 3-5, Calea Manaștur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Fruit Research & Development Station Bistrița, 3 Drumul Dumitrei Nou, 420127 Bistrița, Romania
| | - Georgeta Maria Guzu
- Fruit Research & Development Station Bistrița, 3 Drumul Dumitrei Nou, 420127 Bistrița, Romania
- Department of Horticulture and Landscape, Faculty of Horticulture and Business in Rural Development, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, No. 3-5, Calea Manaștur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
| | - Zsolt Jakab-Ilyefalvi
- Fruit Research & Development Station Bistrița, 3 Drumul Dumitrei Nou, 420127 Bistrița, Romania
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- School of Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences (SAFE), University of Basilicata, Viale dell'Ateneo Lucano 10, 85100 Potenza, Italy
| | - Aurel Maxim
- Department of Engineering and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, No. 3-5, Calea Manaștur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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