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Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops

Welcome to the 20th IOBC – WPRS Working Group meeting on: “Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops”.

Start date: 29 September 2026 12:00

End date: 1 October 2026 12:00

Language: English

Organiser: Hanna Friberg, SLU

Co-organiser: International Organisation for Biological and Integrated Control, IOBC-WPRS

Location: Alnarp

The working group will present the latest advances in biological and integrated pest management, sustainable production systems, and genetic and biotechnical approaches for oilseed crops. New research methods and strategies aimed at reducing pesticide use while maintaining high yields will be highlighted.

Conference topic  

  • The working group of the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) on Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops (ICOC) will bring together the latest advances in: 
  • Biological and integrated control of oilseed crops from research and development to commercialisation and practical implementation
  • Development of sustainable oilseed crop production systems to minimize pesticide use while maintaining yields  
  • Genetic and biotechnical approaches to pest and pathogen control in oilseed crops 
  • New methods and strategies in research and development on integrated control of insect pests and pathogens in oilseed crops 

Program at a glance 

A more detailed program will be presented during spring.

September 29 

  • 12 (noon): Light lunch and registration 
  • Open plenary session 

September 30 

  • Entomology and Pathology sessions 
  • Field trip 
  • Conference Dinner 

October 1 

  • Closing plenary session 
  • 12 (noon): End of conference 

@ Contact

  • Person
    Hanna Friberg
    Division of Plant Pathology/Epidemiology