New diagnostic tools in Plant Protection

Curso de Formação

Ano Letivo 2025/2026

This course aims to equip technicians and professionals in the agricultural sector with the ability to assess the presence of diseases and pests rapidly and at an early stage. Through the application of portable molecular methodologies and digital technologies, participants will be able to quantify pathogen inoculum levels and detect pest presence across different crop development stages. The collected data can be transmitted directly to the operator?s smartphone for immediate analysis and interpretation.
This knowledge will enhance the accuracy of risk assessment and support evidence-based decision-making regarding the necessity of treatment interventions, grounded in real and quantifiable risks of disease or pest occurrence. The implementation of these methodologies will promote a more sustainable form of agriculture, optimising both treatment efficiency and production costs.