Using carbohydrate-balance bioclimatic modelling to develop carbaryl-free apple fruit thinning strategies
Vincent Philion
Researcher, agr., M.Sc.
450 653-7368
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Description
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. The agent will be tested under Québec’s climatic conditions to ensure that the technology can be transferred to growers.
Objective(s)
- Integrate this model into agro-meteorological decision-support tools available in Québec, such as CIPRA and Agrométéo Québec, that automate calculations and make results available in real time to a wider audience of apple growers.
From 2019 to 2020
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
This project will enhance the decision-making tools available to apple growers.
Partner
Producteurs de pommes du Québec
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