fruitweb Forecast Models
Since 2008, fruitweb GmbH has been offering forecast models for important diseases and pests in fruit growing. These are based on weather data, which ideally are measured directly in the orchard or polytunnel, and serve fruit growers as an important decision-making aid for upcoming control and plant protection measures. Each forecast model can be used with two different weather forecasts: meteoblue and yr.no. The weather forecasts can also be edited individually. From the 2024 season we will offer two different packages. One for pome and stone fruit and one for soft fruit. Below you will find an overview of the available forecast models with further explanations.
Pome Fruit & Stone Fruit Forecast Models
Apple Scab
The most important disease on apple. A precise modelling of the biology with ascospore maturation, ejection and course of infection takes place.
Fire blight
The bacterial disease fire blight is simulated in fruitweb with the help of the well established MaryblytTM model with adaptions from Dr. Moltmann 2010.
Sooty Blotch
Sooty Blotch is of particular importance in organic fruit growing. The fruitweb model provides information about the important infection periods and course of the disease.
Cherry Leaf Spot
Model for the assessment of the risk of infection with cherry leaf spot.
Rosy apple aphid
Simple temperature sum model simulating the hatching of winter eggs and the development of the young nymphs into their fundatrices.
Pear psylla
Simple model to estimate the appearance of the adult winter forms and the development of the following generations.
Codling moth
Simulation of the population development of codling moth. Estimation of the duration of action of granulose virus treatments.
Fertilization & thinning
Model to simulate pollen tube growth and to schedule flower thinning.
Soft Fruit Forecast Modles
Strawberriy Powdery Mildew
The most important disease affecting strawberries when grown in foliar tunnels. The model provides a daily risk assessment.
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Botrytis cinerea
Gray mold on strawberries is a serious problem, especially in the field in wet weather during flowering.
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Strawberry Leaf Spot
Caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella fragaria, this disease can lead to significant crop losses in the field.
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Strawberry Leaf Scorch
The fungal disease caused by Diplocarpon earliana is usually limited to leaf symptoms.
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Anthracnose on Strawberry
The fungus Colletotrichum acutatum can lead to high crop losses, especially in warm, humid weather.
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Anthracnose on Blue Berry
Colletotrichum acutatum can also cause extensive damage to blueberries, particularly susceptible varieties.
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