A model-based decision support tool for grey mould prediction

O. Körner, N. Holst, P.H.B. de Visser

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    Abstract

    Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) is one of the most severe diseases in greenhouse crops. For its control, humidity is kept low and chemical and biological control agents are used. An early warning system for disease outbreak likelihood would help to improve B. cinerea management. In greenhouses with model-based climate control there is scope for automatic humidity control to manage B. cinerea in trade-offs with other production parameters, such as energy saving and product quality. In the present paper a mathematical simulation model for Botrytis was developed as basis for greenhouse climate control. The model was designed from literature studies and implemented in a software simulation environment. The model consists of two components representing (1) crop microclimate and (2) disease development, including the complete life cycle of Botrytis cinerea from mycelium and spore development to sporulation and spore deposition on the susceptible plant parts. The model calculates durations of leaf wetness and leaf dryness in order to predict the success rate of spore penetration and thus infection. The model was parameterised for the cut flower Gerbera. The model was connected to a greenhouse climate simulator and in general form. Simulations were performed for a standard glass greenhouse located in The Netherlands using a reference climate year. The developed model for Botrytis control presents a novel design that creates a possible basis for a future climate regime to control Botrytis in greenhouses with a strong reduction of chemical biocide use.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Symposium on New Technologies for Environment Control, Energy-Saving and Crop Production in Greenhouse and Plant Factory
    EditorsJung Eek Son, In bok Lee, Myung Min Oh
    Place of PublicationLeuven
    PublisherISHS
    Pages569-574
    Volume1037
    ISBN (Print)9789462610248
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    EventGreenSys 2013 - Jeju, South Korea
    Duration: 6 Oct 201311 Oct 2013

    Conference/symposium

    Conference/symposiumGreenSys 2013
    Country/TerritorySouth Korea
    CityJeju
    Period6/10/1311/10/13

    Keywords

    • Cut flowers
    • DSS
    • Gerbera
    • Greenhouse climate
    • Model
    • Simulation
    • Software

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