RESEARCH LINES
Getting to Know the Ants
Objetive
To control the cutter ants in a sustainable way
Results
Study of the two species of leafcutter ants in Mendoza.
Analysis of their diet and behaviour during the vine's vegetative cycle.
Implementation of biological control strategies necessary to increase the permanence and continuity of organic viticulture
Collaboration with INTA Luján de Cuyo
Download Material (Spanish)Biological Corridor: Identification of Mammals in Vineyards and Natural Areas
Objetive
To know the mammals found within our vineyards
Results
Identification of mammal species, providing shelter by creating biological corridors within our vineyard
Protect native species to the site
Strengthen the plant species on which they feed
Collaboration with IADIZA-CONICET.
Researchers from the LFTIE (an institute within CONICET):
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Diversity of Arthropods in Floral Bands
Objetive
To know the biodiversity of arthropods that are attracted to floral bands
Results
The richness and abundance of arthropods was determined in the main species that make up the Flores plot or experimental plot.
It was possible to classify the floral species according to the Shannon Wiener index.
The ecosystem service of the main species was known.
Collaboration with INTA Luján de Cuyo
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Arthropod Diversity in Different Types of Soil Management
Objetive
Influence of different interphylum cover vegetation management on natural enemies (biodiversity of beneficial arthropods). To know the impact of the interphylum management on the biodiversity of atropods.
Results
Soil management has an impact on the population and diversity of arthropods.
Collaboration with INTA Luján de Cuyo
Download Material (Spanish)Control of Lobesia Botrana With Pheromones
Objetive
To control the grapevine moth in a sustainable way.
Results
Testing of an innovative product for the control of Lobesia botrana.
Use of the Sexual Confusion Technique with pheromones.
Collaboration: Agricheck – Sexual Confussion
Download Material (Spanish)Study of Floral Biodiversity in Vineyards and Natural Areas
Objetive
To identify the herbaceous and shrubby species found in our vineyards
Results
Identify the species of spontaneous vegetation in the vineyards at different times of the year.
To know their nutritional value.
Protect native species to the site
Analysis of its composition and contribution of organic matter to the soil.
Collaboration with IADIZA-CONICET.
Download Material (Spanish)Study for Biological Control of Ants
Objetive
The objective is to test and evaluate different techniques-products (authorized for organic use) for the control of the two species of cutter ants that affect the vine. From the use of microorganisms in different presentations, push-pull techniques, expanding the diet of the herbs they prefer and reducing the damage caused to the vine plants.
Results
Reduce the damage caused by cutting insects on the vine.
Collaboration with INTA Luján de Cuyo
Prospecting and evaluating Lobesia botrana parasitoids in the inter-row area.
Objetive
To evaluate how inter-row vegetation management affects the biological control of lepidopteran eggs by parasitoids of the family Trichogrammatidae in vineyards.
Results
Controlling grapevine moth in a sustainable manner