Sooty mould control in organic apple orchards

Sooty mould control in organic apple orchards using integrated treatments and mechanical interventions

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Detail description

Control strategies for sooty mould in organic apple orchards include winter treatments with lime sulphur, copper compounds, carbonates, and acid clay, as well as mechanical methods like brushing machines. Field trials at the Laimburg Research Centre evaluate efficacy in dense, humid orchards.

Contribution detail info

Project

BIOFRUITNET

Boosting Innovation in Organic FRUIT production through strong knowledge NETworks

Location
Germany
Authors
Alfredo Mora Vargas, Markus Kelderer
Purpose
Other, Implement best practices

File type
document
Created on
Mar 20, 2026
Origin language
English
Official project website
License
Other