Plant attacker of the month December: Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens, the multi-coloured bacterium
Bacterial strains of Curtobacterium are found globally in various ecosystems.
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Plant attacker of the month November: Lettuce fungus
Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucae is a fungus that causes a wilting disease in head lettuce (butter lettuce).
Seminar on "business models in agriculture" provides inspiration for several sub-sectors
With the online seminar 'Verdienmodellen in de Vlaamse Landbouw' (‘Business Models in Flemish Agriculture’) and the currently under construction VerdienWijzer, ILVO contributes to the realization of t...
From idea to product, the Food Pilot
The Food Pilot is an application and analysis centre founded by Flanders’ FOOD and ILVO.
Enhancing a lanice reef report of field trials 2017 - 2020
The main objective was to advise on a methodology for the formation of a tubeworm reef that locally acts as a bioconstructor
The CSA robot for easier mechanical weed control in organic bedding
Automated weed control in vegetable beds: the aim is to develop a multi-purpose and affordable robot platform specifically for vegetable cultivation on beds
ChickenStress European Training Network (ETN)
The ChickenStress European Training Network (ETN) is a group of projects that will assist egg producers to attain the highest possible welfare for chickens.
Zinc source for broilers affects performance, intestinal health and meat quality
Zinc source for broilers affects performance, intestinal health and meat quality
Plant attacker of the month October: the root lesion nematode Pratylenchus spp.
Pratylenchus spp. are worms (Nematoda) that feed and multiply on plant roots, causing wounds that result in reduced plant growth.