Article ID: | iaor20125904 |
Volume: | 113 |
Issue: | 8 |
Start Page Number: | 1 |
End Page Number: | 15 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2012 |
Journal: | Agricultural Systems |
Authors: | Bohanec Marko, Gaillard Grard, Mouron Patrik, Heijne Bart, Naef Andreas, Strassemeyer Jrn, Hayer Frank, Avilla Jesus, Alaphilippe Aude, Hhn Heinrich, Hernandez Jos, Mack Gabriele, Sol Joan, Sauphanor Benoit, Patocchi Andrea, Samietz Jrg, Bravin Esther, Lavigne Claire, Golla Burkhard, Scheer Christian, Aubert Ursula, Bigler Franz |
Keywords: | sustainability, apples |
Crop protection in general and apple crop protection in particular often rely on pesticides, although several alternative pest management measures are available. In this context European agricultural policy requires the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by 2014. Within IPM, more than one strategy can be practiced but selecting the most sustainable strategy is difficult because it requires simultaneous assessment of multiple environmental and economic aspects or attributes. Here, we introduce the