Crop protection in European maize-based cropping systems: Current practices and recommendations for innovative Integrated Pest Management

Vasileiadis, Vasileios; Sattin, M.; Otto, Stefan; Veres, Andrea; Pálinkás, Zoltán; Bán, Rita; Pons, Xavier; Kudsk, Per; Weide, Rommie van der; Czembor, E.; Moonen, Anna-Camilla; Kiss, J.

doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2011.04.002

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“…7). They have been successfully applied in maize-based cropping systems and other row crops without jeopardizing yield (Vasileiadis et al 2011). There is still a need to work out strategies based on knowledge of weed biology and the ecology of crop weed interactions that combine crop rotation, cultural control, non-chemical control methods, and chemical control using smart application technologies and adapt them to local circumstances.…”

Section: Principle 4-non-chemical Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Continuous maize cultivation is widespread in Europe for grain production as well as for silage and energy production. Rotation has been demonstrated as key to reducing reliance on pesticides while allowing the successful management of the invasive Western corn rootworm Diabrotica virgifera virgifera as well as several noxious weeds (Vasileiadis et al 2011). In Europe, the Western corn rootworm can be considered as a pest of a specific maize cultivation system because the complete egg-to-adult development of the pest extends through two maize cultivation cycles.…”

Section: Rotationmentioning

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Eight principles of integrated pest management

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The use of pesticides made it possible to increase yields, simplify cropping systems, and forego more complicated crop protection strategies. Over-reliance on chemical control, however, is associated with contamination of ecosystems and undesirable health effects. The future of crop production is now also threatened by emergence of pest resistance and declining availability of active substances. There is therefore a need to design cropping systems less dependent on synthetic pesticides. Consequently, the European Union requires the application of eight principles (P) of Integrated Pest Management that fit within sustainable farm management. Here, we propose to farmers, advisors, and researchers a dynamic and flexible approach that accounts for the diversity of farming situations and the complexities of agroecosystems and that can improve the resilience of cropping systems and our capacity to adapt crop protection to local realities. For each principle (P), we suggest that (P1) the design of inherently robust cropping systems using a combination of agronomic levers is key to prevention. (P2) Local availability of monitoring, warning, and forecasting systems is a reality to contend with. (P3) The decision-making process can integrate cropping system factors to develop longer-term strategies. Agron. Sustain. Dev. (2015) 35:1199-1215 DOI 10.1007 protection solutions. And (P8) integration of multi-season effects and trade-offs in evaluation criteria will help develop sustainable solutions.

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Eight principles of integrated pest management

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“…European maize-based cropping systems provide an illustration of this; replacement of continuous maize cultivation by incorporation of nonmaize crops into the rotation has allowed for the successful management of the Western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera subsp. virgifera), a pest which requires two maize cultivation cycles to complete egg-to-adult development (Vasileiadis et al 2011).…”

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The potential of crop management practices to reduce pollen beetle damage in oilseed rape

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Cook

2017

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“…Maize-based cropping systems, with different shares of maize in crop rotations, are dominant in European arable systems (FCEC, 2009;Meissle et al, 2010;Vasileiadis et al, 2011). Maize-based cropping systems, with different shares of maize in crop rotations, are dominant in European arable systems (FCEC, 2009;Meissle et al, 2010;Vasileiadis et al, 2011).…”

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Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-UK-2008-60) for placing on the market of genetically modified herbicide tolerant maize GA21 for food and feed uses, import, processing and cultivation under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Syngenta Seeds

2011

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This Scientific Opinion reports on an evaluation of a risk assessment for placing on the market of genetically modified maize GA21 for food and feed uses, import, processing and cultivation. Maize GA21 was developed through particle bombardment and contains a single insertion locus consisting of modified maize epsps (mepsps) gene, conferring tolerance to glyphosate-based herbicides. Bioinformatic analyses and levels of the mEPSPS protein were considered sufficient. The comparative analysis of compositional, agronomic and phenotypic characteristics indicated that maize GA21 is not different from the conventional counterpart and its composition fell within the range observed among non-GM maize varieties, except for the presence of the mEPSPS protein in maize GA21. The safety assessment of maize GA21 identified no concerns regarding potential toxicity and allergenicity. A feeding study with broiler chickens confirmed that maize GA21 is as nutritious as its conventional counterpart. The EFSA GMO Panel considers that maize GA21 is unlikely to raise additional environmental safety concerns compared to conventional maize, but that its cultivation management could result in environmental harm under certain conditions. The EFSA GMO Panel therefore recommends managing the use of glyphosate on maize GA21 within diversified cropping regimes that have similar or reduced environmental impacts compared with conventional maize cultivation. The EFSA GMO Panel recommends the deployment of case-specific monitoring to address (1) changes in botanical diversity within fields due to novel herbicide regimes, and (2) resistance evolution to glyphosate in weeds due to novel herbicide regimes. The EFSA GMO Panel agrees with the general surveillance plan of the applicant, but requests that its proposals to strengthen general surveillance are implemented. The EFSA GMO Panel concludes that the information available for maize GA21 addresses the scientific comments raised by Member States and that maize GA21, as described in this application, is as safe as its conventional counterpart and commercial maize varieties with respect to potential adverse effects on human and animal health. If subjected to appropriate management measures, the cultivation management of maize GA21 is unlikely to raise safety concerns for the environment.

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Crop protection in European maize-based cropping systems: Current practices and recommendations for innovative Integrated Pest Management

Cited by 84 publications

References 35 publications

Eight principles of integrated pest management

Eight principles of integrated pest management

The potential of crop management practices to reduce pollen beetle damage in oilseed rape

Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-UK-2008-60) for placing on the market of genetically modified herbicide tolerant maize GA21 for food and feed uses, import, processing and cultivation under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Syngenta Seeds

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