For the last 4 years the possibilities to use reduced dose rates in resistant varieties has been studies in the first half of the growing season. In a preventive control strategy it is possible to reduce dose rates in resistant varieties. These results are at present transferred to growers and advisors by the Masterplan Phytophthora, HPA, WUR and AVEBE. Concerning possibilities to reduce dose rates in relation to tuber protection, important questions are still unanswered: Is it possible to use the same reduced dose rates in the second half of the season (when besides leaves also tubers have to be protected)? What is the relation between the minimal dose rate and tuber resistance? What is the practical value of tuber resistance data in the National variety list when reduced dose rates are recommended? In 2005 and 2006 research is carried out to find answers to above mentioned questions. To collect sufficient data to make robust recommendations, the trial will be repeated in 2007. When all results are available the follow-up of the project will be discussed (validation of DSS in practice). Results concerning tuber infection are published in a report Knolaantasting door Phytophthora infestans . In LNV 427 research is ongoing in 3 projects: Better timing of tuber protecting fungicides and influence of desiccation on tuber blight (1.1). Risk factors and critical situations concerning tuber blight (3.4) Results of exploitation of variety resistance using lower dose rates are used in projects Telen met Toekomst and Smaak van Morgen . [The objectives of this project are]: Determine the practical use of tuber resistance data in the National list Research into the possibilities to exploit tuber resistance using lower dose rates. [The deliverables of the project are]: Tuber resistance data of 12-14 important varieties that can be used to reduce dose rates. Knowledge on the possibilities to extent the use of reduced dose rates to the second half of the season (at present reduced dose rates are only recommended in the first half). |