Bio-engineers from Ghent develop biological control of fruit flies
Researchers from Ghent University and ILVO have developed a biological method to combat fruit flies that live on fresh fruit.
Smart crop protection in potato and fruit cultivation thanks to Flemish technology
The same applies in the fruit sector: In recent years, severe fire blight infections have caused more and more economic losses.
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ILVO is research partner of care group Curando for development of small-scale processing machines for locally grown fruit and vegetables
Main research questionTrue fruit flies of non-European origin (Diptera: Tephritidae) are devasting pests on fruit and vegetables. They could potentially also be harmful to crops in Belgium. To prevent the establishment and spread of true fruit flies in Belgium, it is important to detect these flies as early as possible.