Duration
29h Th, 28h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Bernard Bodson, Frédéric Francis, Eric Haubruge, Haissam Jijakli, Sébastien Massart, Jeroen Meersmans, François Verheggen
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This module focuses on the development of an integrated weed and pest management strategy. In order to develop an integrated management strategy to control identified weeds and bio-aggressors (weeds, pests and pathogenic micro-organisms), the chemical control methods will be apprehended and included in an integrated and reasoned management approach of weeds and pests. biological pests. The concept of "strategy" of integrated pest management is developed. The physiological state of the plant to incorporate abiotic stresses will also be considered. Including warning systems reflecting the epidemiological evolution of bio-aggressors, the rational use and application techniques of phytosanitary products as well as the compatibility of treatments (in relation to modes of action, formulations and use of agents - biological substances) will also be presented. In order to develop agri-environmental management approaches to the plot to promote beneficial micro- and macro-organisms, adequate management of soil and plant biodiversity will be developed. This management takes into account wild species - potentially weeds, plant-weed relationships as well as plants - bio-aggressors - auxiliaries and plant-bio-aggressors-antagonists. This management will be illustrated by seminars and case studies (intercropping, grass strips MAE, establishment of hedgerows see agroforestry, work and soil amendment ...) related to the diversity and abundance of weeds , bio-aggressors and (micro) -macroorganisms useful (pollinators, predators and entomophagous parasites, antagonistic micro-organisms and / or fertilizers).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, the student will have demonstrated his ability to use in the seminars and to return during the final college exam: * Provide a global view of the integrated management of different pest groups by integrating weed, plant pathology, entomological, phytotechnical, phytopharmaceutical and economic considerations; * Understand how to develop an intervention strategy incorporating the various aspects; * Demonstrate the integration of chemical and non-chemical management and control methods for weeds and bio-aggressors taking into account the (in) compatibilities and constraints related to all groups of pests; * Allow the appropriate decision to implement sustainable and reasoned methods of controlling weeds and bio-aggressors according to the situations encountered. * Know the basics of the biology and ecophysiology of bio-aggressors and their harmfulness in agricultural production systems; * Control chemical and other means to ensure the management of populations in agricultural and non-agricultural ecosystems while ensuring the economic profitability of production and compliance with health regulations. At the end of the course, the student must be able to: * Analyze the risks of the presence of bio-aggressors in an agricultural environment; * Design an integrated control plan that takes into account the efficiency, economic, regulatory and environmental aspects; * Evaluate the proposed strategy in its various components (efficiency, profitability, compliance).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theorical teaching Practical works Gaming warning Evaluation of the proposed IPM strategy by presentations
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Teaching in auditorium and practical works in laboratory in relation to field visits
Recommended or required readings
Assessment methods and criteria
Collegial oral examination and reports on practical works
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Professor Frederic Francis
Frederic.Francis@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
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Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
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Items online
F. Francis partim1
First part on pests and biological control
Francis_F_partim2
IPM and agro-ecology approach to control pests
Introduction to IPM
Introduction to IPM