SESSION 2.   SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS : ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS (Hall 6B)

Chairperson: Päivi Parikka (Finland)

8:30-8:50 Organic mulches compared to black plastic in organic strawberry production: effects on ground dwelling predatory beetles. T. Tuovinen, A. Kikas, T. Tolonen (Finland & Estonia)

8:50-9:10 Possibilities of strawberry integrated disease and insect pest management in different production systems. T. Miličevic, D. Ivić, N. Pagliarini, B. Cvjetković, B. Duralija (Croatia)

9:10-9:30 Models of oxygen profiles in growing media and their use as a cultivation tool. W. Holtman, B. Oppedijk, S. van Bergen,  B. van Duijn (Netherlands)

9:30-9:50 Cadmium uptake by strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa, Duch. Elsanta) in saline environment. G. Ondrašek, D. Romić, M. Romić, B. Duralija, I. Mustač (Croatia)

9:50-10:20 Coffee Break

10:20-10:40 Economic risk analysis in hydroponic strawberries production. M. Njavro and B. Duralija (Croatia)

10:40-11:00 In vitro production of strawberry pre-basic plants (F1) and certification scheme in France. L. Bourrain, M. Capron (France)

11:00-11:20 Extending the fruiting season of strawberry in a Nordic climate by different plant qualities, cultivation techniques and varieties. A. Nes and a. Sønsteby (Norway)

11:20-11:40 Fruiting-lateral bloom patterns of primocane fruiting red raspberry change when cutting-back system is applied. P.B. Oliveira (Portugal)

11:40-12:40 Discussion

12:45-14:00 Lunch

14:30-16:30 Poster presentation

16:30-18:30 Round table with SMEs