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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