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Prediction and control of Drosophila suzukii: the SIMKEF model

Prediction and control of Drosophila suzukii: the SIMKEF model

Crop protection

29 Oct 2024

The SIMKEF model, which aims to predict and control the insect using models based on temperature data, combines various climatic and biological parameters to estimate the (daily) probability of occurrence of the pest.

Detecting pesticide residues by electronic nose

Detecting pesticide residues by electronic nose

Quality

16 Oct 2024

The purpose of the study conducted at Hitit University, Turkey, was to determine whether treated and untreated cherries could be distinguished from one another based on their odour clues, also investigating whether it was possible to recognize the excessive presence of pesticide.