Projects
Erwinia amylovora: study on proteomics and biofilm formation Hasselt University
Towards an innovativesystems approach for smart, rapid detection and effective control ofphytosanitary risks in fruit (SYSTCONTROL) pcfruit npo
A correct status of potential pests and diseases and methods to guarantee the absence of pathogenic organisms (or to minimise the risk of their presence in or on the fruit) is crucial to obain market access for fruit export to countries outside Europe. However, currently strict phytosanitary requirements can often only be met by including very time-consuming (and therefore costly) checks in the procedures, whereby the smallest infestation in ...
Towards an innovative system approach for smart, rapid detection and effective control of phytosanitary risks in fruit (SystControl) KU Leuven
The main goal of the present project is the development and practical implementation of an innovative system approach for the management of phytosanitary risks in pome fruit. The focus is on four relevant problems/challenges, viz.
fruiting caterpillars (codling moth Cydia pomonella, Grapholita sp.), brown rot (Monilinia sp.), Neonectria fruit rot (Neonectria sp.) and fire blight (Erwinia amylovora), which are often a stumbling block in ...
Combating fire blight flowering infections with biological control organisms (BCOs) applied via bumblebees at apple and pear: part 2 KU Leuven
Development of a technique for the distribution of biological control organisms (BCOs) by bumblebees, for the protection of the inflorescences of apple and pear against fire blight (Erwinia amylovora).
Combat blight blossom infections biocontrol organisms (BCO's) used by drones in apple and pear: Part 2 Ghent University
The overall objective of this project is to develop a technique for the dissemination of biological control organisms (BCO's) by bumblebees, for the protection of the inflorescences in apple and pear against fire blight (Erwinia amylovora). Pear cultivation is an important sector in the Flemish fruit both in terms of cultivation area (approximately 9080 ha, 430 companies) and economic value (EUR 120 million). Export is of crucial ...
STEM/EDS for high-resolution imaging and chemical element mapping to study soft and hard tissues, biomaterials and interfacial biomaterial-tissue interactions. A multifunctional research instrument with broad multidisciplinary application. KU Leuven
Transmission electron microscopy is a powerful research technique with a broad application area in life and material sciences. A large research consortium consisting of 22 partners belonging to 13 research groups with a wide research interest jointly applies for the newest state-of-theart user-friendly, low-threshold and versatile 120-kV Transmission Electron Microscope. This TEM should possess an integrated digital camera for high-resolution ...
Bestrijding bacterievuur bloei infecties met biologische controle organismen (BCO’s) toegepast via hommels bij appel en peer: deel 2 Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Fire blight - Erwinia amylovora (Ea) - poses a real threat to pear orchards and sensitive apple varieties, not only for the damage that can cause infestation in the orchards but also for the possibility of export to fire blight-free areas.
In the past antibiotics such as streptomycin and oxytetracycline were used to control the bacterium during flowering, their use in fruit production ...
Pollinators and pollination enhancement in 'Conference' pear and 'Jonagold' apple KU Leuven
Within the Flemish horticulture sector, fruit production is of major importance. Nowadays the area planted with pome fruit is around 16.205 ha, with 9.340 ha of pear and 6.865 ha of apple. The pear cultivar Conference and apple cultivar Jonagold, are at the core of the Flemish fruit production and will be the main cultivars studied in this PhD. Most commercial cultivars of pear and apple produce more and/or better fruits when ...