Cydia pomonella granulose virus controls codling moth in apple in Czech Republic
- Apple (Malus spp.)/ Czech Republic/ Cydia pomonella Granulovirus (CpGV) / Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella)/
- Residue free apple production for use in baby food makes the granulose virus an indispensable tool
- Technical result: CpGV is highly effective and selective, without non-target effects, nor rapid pest resistance
- Economic result: famer’s yield loss is controlled while keeping their high value market segment of baby food
- Sustainability (ecological, social and economical) Gains:
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- Increased biodiversity (no non-target effects) enabling resilient apple cropping systems
- Reduction in reliance on chemical pesticides
- Enables regenerative land use practices, facilitates mind shift towards IPM practices (combining with pheromone traps)
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- Promotes quality nutritious apple production
- Enables worker health and safety: no negative impact on the worker’s health
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- Supports farmers’ livelihoods, reduction of yield losses
- Improves financial viability and stabilizing the farmer’s income.
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