Objective The pine procession moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) is considered among the most important limiting factors for both growth and survival of pine forests in southern Europe and Mediterranean countries. In recent years the species has shown a tendency to expand its range to upper latitude and elevation, probably as a consequence of the global warming effect. In this context it seems necessary to reconsider the pest management strategies, because methods traditionally used in core areas need to be assessed before they can be applied in expansion areas. The new Integrated Pest Management will include:1. The assessment of the risk of outbreaks in new regions by a temperature-based model.2. The study of the genetic structure of populations in core and expansion areas.3. The identification of chemical signals active in host attraction/repellence.4. The assessment of bio-control extension from core to expansion areas.5. A cost-benefit analysis in core and expansion areas. Fields of science agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagricultureagronomyplant protection Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA Address Via romea 16 35020 Legnaro Italy See on map EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all FUNDACAO DA FACULDADE DE CIENCIAS E TECNOLOGIA DA UNIVESIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA Portugal EU contribution € 0,00 Address Quinta da torre 2825 Monte da caparica See on map INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE AGRONOMIA Portugal EU contribution € 0,00 Address Tapada da ajuda Lisboa See on map Links Website Opens in new window Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) France EU contribution € 0,00 Address 147 rue de l'université 75341 Paris See on map THE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION OF ISRAEL - THE VOLCANI CENTRE Israel EU contribution € 0,00 Address Derech hamqabim 50250 Bet dagan See on map UNIVERSITAET FUER BODENKULTUR WIEN Austria EU contribution € 0,00 Address Hasenauerstrasse 38 1190 Wien See on map
