Biotop (subsidiary of InVivo) focuses on developing an organic method of protecting tomatoes from predatory moths

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Berre-l'Etang (South-eastern France) on April 07, 2010. The Biotop subsidiary of Union Invivo, following on from a cooperation agreement, begun with INRA and focused on developing an organic method of protecting corn from predatory moths through the use of trichogramma. In the fall of 2009, Biotop developed a solution against the tomato pinworm (Tuta absoluta) which has recently invaded Europe. This method avoids heavy use of pesticide harmful to the environment. Biological control agents and alternative means of plant protection. Technician from Biotop at a producer's place checking tomato plants

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Location: Eurasia Europe Western Europe France Bouches du Rhone 13 Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
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