Assessing the economic impact of fungicide resistance in horticultural corps
Luc Belzile
Description
Objective(s)
From 2019 to 2023
Project duration
Fruit production, Market gardening
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
This study will help quantify the economic impacts of fungicide resistance.
Partner
Phytodata
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