The environmental and biodiversity benefits of organic farming are widely recognized, but
there is still controversy about the effects of organic production methods on the nutritional …

Because of their perennial nature, orchards harbor one of the most complex ecosystems in
agriculture. Nevertheless, crop protection programs still mainly focus on pesticides (synthetic …

Commercial apple production relies on managed honey bees (Apis mellifera) for pollination,
and on intensive management for pest control. Previous studies have highlighted the …

Apples are the third most produced fruit in the world, but their production is often pesticide-
intensive. Our objective was to identify options for pesticide reduction using farmer records …

Modern fruit production has successfully increased yields and fruit quality to meet market
demands mainly through intensification and the use of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) …

Supporting functional biodiversity (FB), which provides natural pest regulation, is an
environmentally sound and promising approach to reduce pesticide use in perennial …

Exclusion nets have been used successfully in France against codling moth Cydia
pomonella (L.) since the early 2000s. Such a system has been adapted for North American …

Apple production across Europe is experiencing major yield losses due to pest damage, and
the need for alternative production methods are growing. Ecological infrastructures are …

Apple orchard production is facing new environmental and societal challenges, resulting, in
particular, in strong pressure to reduce pesticide use. Cider-apple production, for which the …

Recent insect pollinator declines, mainly due to the expansion and intensification of
agricultural land use, are jeopardizing ecosystem service provisioning in agroecosystems …