Structure
Ten scientists from 6 countries of the WPRS geographic area have been invited to join in the launching of the study group.
Activities
- Organise a meeting every two years.
- Stimulate cooperation between scientists, regulatory authorities, and industry
- Exchange ideas and expertise among group members, and encourage international collaboration
- Identify factors challenging and limiting the implementation of IPM programs of date palms at different levels of research, development, consultation, and technology transfer
- Develop and implement IPM strategies in the date palm orchards and the packing houses
- Develop research activities and propose collaborative research projects in date-producing countries
Achievements
The results of the working group’s activities are published in bulletins:
The 1st Conference of the IOBC-WPRS Study Group “Integrated Protection of Date Palms” took place on 13-14 March 2017 at the Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Keywords
date palm, insect pests, plant pathogens, natural enemies, biological control, IPM, post harvest treatments, molecular diagnostics
Aim
To promote the research, development, implementation, and training in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems, including biological control in date palm orchards and packing houses.
To collect, evaluate, and disseminate information to promote national and international public awareness of the economic, ecological and social importance of new developments in date palm protection.