Vincent Philion, agr., M.Sc.
Vincent Philion
Researcher
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Area(s) of Expertise
- Applied research into apple diseases
- Development of practices to control crop pests
- Phytosanitary warnings
Vincent Philion is Quebec's leading expert on apple diseases.
Related research project(s)
Tailoring apple scab control strategies to the properties of the fungicides utilized
Developing a new scab control strategy based on selecting the lowest-risk products that best fit the circumstances at hand, and tailoring the doses accordingly.
Researcher: Vincent Philion
Using carbohydrate-balance bioclimatic modelling to develop carbaryl-free apple fruit thinning strategies
The model’s predictions will be used to calibrate the dose of a thinning agent (ANA) to be applied in two plots, one treated with carbaryl and the other without, over a two-year period.
Researcher: Vincent Philion
Demo plots for low-risk apple IPM programs
The overall objective of the project is to inform apple growers via regional demonstration plots of the latest apple IPM techniques.
Researchers: Gérald Chouinard Vincent Philion Daniel Cormier
Impact of tree growth and rain on fungicide efficacy against apple scab
The aim of this project is to determine the combined impact on fungicide efficacy of rain and the appearance of new leaves to more accurately identify how long treatments remain effective.
Researcher: Vincent Philion
Improving fire blight detection, prediction, and control
The main aim of this project is to test a bacterial detection technique developed in Austria that consists of quantifying inoculum carried by bees.
Researcher: Vincent Philion
Publications
Guide • Annabelle Firlej, Élisabeth Ménard, Franz Vanoosthuyse, Francine Pelletier, Daniel Cormier, Gérald Chouinard, Vincent Philion
Firlej, A., A. Dieni, É. Ménard, F. Vanoosthuyse, F. Pelletier, M.-P. Ricard, G. Bourgeois, D. Cormier, G. Chouinard, V. Philion, S. Tellier, F. Gervais, P. Grenier, A. Blondlot. 2019. Canneberge, pomme, fraise et framboise | Risques phytosanitaires encourus dans le cadre des changements climatiques. IRDA. 16 p. Adapting fruit crop pest and disease control to climate change DownloadSummary sheet • Mikaël Larose, Gérald Chouinard, Francine Pelletier, Daniel Cormier, Vincent Philion
Larose, M., G. Chouinard, F. Pelletier, J. Veilleux, D. Cormier, V. Philion, L. Belzile. 2018. Des filets pour l’exclusion des ravageurs et pour la production de pommes sans pesticides à l’abri des aléas climatiques. IRDA. 4 p. Exclusion nets made from biobased polymers Exclusion nets for organic apple production in Eastern Canada DownloadSummary sheet • Audrey Charbonneau, Franz Vanoosthuyse, Vincent Philion, Daniel Cormier
Charbonneau, A., F. Vanoosthuyse, V. Filion, D. Cormier. 2016. Comment fabriquer soi-même les outils nécessaires à la pose des diffuseurs et des pièges. IRDA. 2 pages. Large-scale use of codling moth mating disruption in Quebec orchards Mating disruption of the codling moth – phase II DownloadSummary sheet • Gérald Chouinard, Vincent Philion, Daniel Cormier
Chouinard, G., V. Philion, D. Cormier, S. Bellerose, A. Fortin, R. Audet, D. Plouffe et G. Bourgeois. 2011. Le Réseau d’avertissements phytosanitaires du pommier : dépistage, surveillance, prévisions et recommandations pour les vergers du Québec. IRDA. 3 pages. DownloadScientific article • Gérald Chouinard, Francine Pelletier, Mikaël Larose, Vincent Philion, Valentin Joubert, Daniel Cormier
Chouinard, G., F. Pelletier, M. Larose, V. Philion, V. Joubert, D. Cormier, J. Veilleux. 2018. Impact of Exclusion Netting Row Covers on ‘Honeycrisp’ Apple Trees Grown under Northeastern North American Conditions: Effects on Photosynthesis and Fruit Quality. Insect. 10(214) 17 p. Exclusion nets for organic apple production in Eastern Canada DownloadScientific article • Gérald Chouinard, Francine Pelletier, Mikaël Larose, Vincent Philion, Daniel Cormier
Chouinard, G., J. Veilleux, F. Pelletier, M. Larose, V. Philion and D. Cormier. 2017. Impact of exclusion netting row covers on arthropod presence and crop damage to ‘Honeycrisp’ apple trees in North America: A five-year study. Crop Protection. 98(2017) 248-254. Exclusion nets made from biobased polymers Exclusion nets for organic apple production in Eastern Canada DownloadPresentation • Gérald Chouinard, Mikaël Larose, Francine Pelletier, Vincent Philion, Daniel Cormier
Chouinard, G., M. Larose, F. Pelletier, J. Veilleux, D. Cormier, V. Phillion. 2017. Production de pommes sans pesticides par exclusion des ravageurs : impacts sur l'entomofaune et quelques surprises après 6 ans d’observations . Présentation donnée dans le cadre du Congrès de la Société d’entomologie du Québec, Longueuil. IRDA. 38 p. Exclusion nets for organic apple production in Eastern Canada DownloadPresentation • Gérald Chouinard, Vincent Philion, Francine Pelletier
Chouinard, G., V. Philion, F. Pelletier, J. Veilleux, D. Cormier, J. Tavares. 2017. Filets d'exclusion pour la production de pommes sans pesticides : 5 années d’essai avec le cultivar Honeycrisp. Présentation donnée dans le cadre du Colloque Bio pour tous. IRDA. 33 pages. Exclusion nets for organic apple production in Eastern Canada DownloadSee also
