... in terms of speed, accuracy and versatility. These limitations delay early detection of quarantine insects and rapid initiation of appropriate control measures.Research approachSpecificall...
...ere is a lack of knowledge about plant proteins, microbial proteins or protein from (micro)algae or insects. Through research with various partners, ILVO is trying to fill these knowledge gaps....
ILVO uses specific techniques to detect bacteria, fungi, insects, mites, nematodes, and viruses.
...dscape, from small forests and roadsides to highways, influence the temperature and the presence of insects in a nearby field? And how do temperature and local insect community in turn influence cr...
Rearing insects is considered a new, challenging agricultural activity. But what is possible on an existing farm?
... to measure the carbon reserves, follows up the evolution of the vegetation, uses camera's to study insects and conducts surveys supported by images for the people using the area for recreation.
...in will develop a new type of plant protection product that targets the larval development stage of insects and a versatile application technology that allows for applying ultra-low volumes (ULV) a...
...the next step, 21 internal controls were tested on five matrices (leaf, seeds, tubers, petioles and insects). Finally, 14 internal controls were selected for interlaboratory comparison (ILC) on the...
...indings were immediately valorized in three areas:1. There is now a status determination of the insects, mites, fungi and viruses listed in the DROPSA alert list in Belgium.2. The acquired ...
...nagement, soil and water quality. One example is to plant flowering borders that attract beneficial insects.Research approachWe brought local farmers together and provided them with knowled...
...ure, forests, nature) in which they could potentially occur. The question was whether the fungi and insects were present or absent in our territory. The answer was generally no, except in two relat...
...y (archaea, bacteria, fungi, protists, nematodes, microarthropods, earthworms, isopods, millipedes, insects and spiders) and ecosystem functions and services by measures of specific variables are d...
...plants can contribute to which ecosystem services (e.g. pollen and/or nectar supply for pollinating insects) and possess which nutritional potential (edible berries, flowers, leaves)? For the assor...
...hin our microbial collections. In addition, ILVO manages a number of smaller collections, including insects, macrobenthos reference material, soil samples, breeding seeds and azalea cultivars, and ...
To what extent can monitoring for (harmful) insects be used simultaneously to monitor recent introductions of exotic fungal pathogens that can threaten plants?
...t, potato and celery fields and surrounding border plants (weeds and trees). Transmission occurs by insects, but which ones were not yet clear. The two research questions were as follows: Which cic...
...im to develop an integrated and applicable approach to these pests. The increase in deliberate pest insects is related to the phasing out of several persistent and harmful insecticides, among other...
The SURQUAPUB project focuses on 12 tree-related EU quarantine insects (or insect-borne pests), to determine the best method, frequency and locations for conducting monitoring surveys in Belgium.
Conference: eating insects: are we ready? 10.15: Eating insects: is the policy ready?Which insects can currently be marketed in the EU? And in Belgium? Why these and notothers (yet)?A conc...
...as been paid to niche crops such as quinoa, and alternative sources of protein such as soy, insects and algae. ILVO supports that process with research into cultivation and breeding techniques, sui...
...ces, we are discovering the potential of ‘new’ protein-rich raw materials and products, such as insects, seaweeds and micro-organisms. ILVO investigates whether and how these raw materials and thei...
...ystems, such as agriculture and horticulture, to non-land-based systems, such as the cultivation of insects or algae. Residual streams from various production systems can also be used as renewable ...
...alysesAnimal-related analysesMarine analysesDiagnosis of plant-pathogenic bacteria, fungi, mites, insects, viruses and nematodesAnalyses for plant, soil and substrateLaboratory for Seed TestingSpra...