Are you a stakeholder and/or farmer looking for ways to reduce tuber cyperus (Cyperus esculentus) be prevented or managed? Discover the latest insights at the study afternoon on 28 March, where the findings of the four-year Vlaio study will be discussed in detail. This will also cover current policy measures and their impact on possible solutions.
Why participate?
Tuber cyperus continues to spread every year. To prevent further spread and limit damage in infected fields, it is important that everyone takes responsibility.
In practice, however, we find that there is sometimes reluctance to acknowledge the problem. During the study afternoon, there will be plenty of room for questions and discussion.
Friday 28 March 2025
12h45 - 17h00
HOGent, Schoonmeren Campus
V.Vaerwyckweg 1, 9000 Ghent
Building C, GSCHC.0.125 Auditorium
Register now via this link.
Programme
12h45
Reception with sandwiches
13h25
Welcome
13h30
Algmene introduction: situating the problem
Prof Benny de Cauwer and Jeroen Feys
13h50
What preventive measures can we take to avoid infection by tuber cyperus?
Jeroen Feys, Shana Clercx, Joos Latré and Danny Callens
14h15
How can we monitor tubercyperus and do different populations of tubercyperus exist?
Jeroen Feys and Shana Clercx
15h00
Break
15h30
How can we control and manage tuber cyperus? Deeper entry on research from 50 practice fields
Jeroen Feys
16h30
Decision
Phylum
This study afternoon qualifies as training within the phyto-licence. Don't forget your identity card.
Practical info
Location: HOGENT, Schoonmeersen Campus , Building C, GSCHC.0.125 Auditorium, V. Vaerwyckweg 1, 9000 Ghent (car) / Overwale (pedestrians) (pedestrians also via Voskenslaan access 4)
See also plan.
Participation is free but registration is required for practical reasons.
