Biocontrol for Crop Protection

Description

Ali Siah Understand the modes of action of biocontrol products. MAIN OBJECTIVES Integration of biocontrol products in cropping systems and agronomic advice. Know the organization and different actors of biocontrol area. Identify different categories of biocontrol and understand the sector Identify available biocontrol products for plant protection and crop production SKILLS DEVELOPED (arable crops and specialized crops) Understand how a biocontrol product operates in the environment Biocontrol area and the current context of crop protection in relationship with sustainable agriculture and agroecology. Description of the different categories of biocontrol products (macro-organisms, CONTENT micro-organisms, semiochemicals and natural substances). The biocontrol sector (Research & Development process, companies, marketing process, regulation, field use, etc). Individual exam on the different course content. EVALUATION Synthesis report and oral defense on a subject not developed during the courses.