A closer look at pome fruits "An initiation in the Integrated Production of pome fruit." On CD-ROM the first time, the n.p.o. GAWI presents the Integrated Production Techniques of apples and pears. Interactive, richly illustrated with photos and video sequences, this CD-ROM applies to the professional growers, as well as to the amateur gardener.

A fascinating world to discover: • Identify the causes of the main damages and diseases. Discover the strategies of integrated control and find the best adapted remedies (mites, caterpillars, aphids, codling moths, tortrix moths, scab, canker, fire blight,...). • Examine the cultural techniques: Improvement of the environment: hedges, birds, nest boxes, flower strips,... Weed control: mechanical, thermal, chemical, ground cover,... Fertilisation: soil parameters, sampling, analyses, amendment,... Harvest: picking dates, conservation methods,... Pollination: mechanism, bees, bumblebees, solitary bees,... Planting: where, how, when,... • Taste our regional FRUITNET apple and pear cultivars, new and old, as a dessert or for cooking. • Go through all the steps necessary to obtain the FRUITNET certification. • Evaluate your knowledge while playing. Information: asblgawi@asblgawi.com