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Paolo Cortesi

Paolo Cortesi. e-phytopathology and parasitology. Department of Agri-food and urban systems protection (DiPSA) Milan State University. Background 1: The importance to protect crops. Weeds 16% Pests 7% Diseases 5%. 28%. Weeds 13% Pests 16% Diseases 13%. 42%. 30%.

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Paolo Cortesi

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  1. Paolo Cortesi e-phytopathology and parasitology Department of Agri-food and urban systems protection (DiPSA) Milan State University

  2. Background 1: The importance to protect crops Weeds 16% Pests 7% Diseases 5% 28% Weeds 13% Pests 16% Diseases 13% 42% 30% Production without protection Unavoidable Crop loss Crop loss Avoidable with protection e-phytopathology and parasitology – DiPSA Milan State University

  3. Background 2: Crop loss varied significantly according to crop, environment and type of agriculture Developing Countries Developed Countries Production (Millions T) Crop loss (%) Production (Millions T) Crop loss (%) Cereals Potatoes Legumes Vegetables Fruits Coffee, Tea, Cocoa 878 46.1 62 32 43 37.1 273 30.5 216 26.8 9 42.4 1016 17.8 214 22.4 14 17.2 192 23 155 19 0 - (FAO and Oerke et al., 1994) e-phytopathology and parasitology – DiPSA Milan State University

  4. How can we contribute to reduce crop loss in developing countries? e-phytopathology and parasitology – DiPSA Milan State University • Sharing knowledge • Sharing technology • Sharing expertise

  5. OCCAM goals! e-phytopathology and parasitology – DiPSA Milan State University • e-service for development • Application of advanced ICT to promote education • In Madagascar is leading the ICT Village project for distance learning of telemedicine applications

  6. The e-phytopathology and parasitology project e-phytopathology and parasitology – DiPSA Milan State University • Born in OCCAM and developed as a pilot project with DiPSA • The rational: use e-service to minimize crop loss due to epidemics of plant pests and diseases

  7. Objectives e-phytopathology and parasitology – DiPSA Milan State University • Remote primary diagnosis of plant diseases and pests causing epidemics • Remote delivery of information to control pests and diseases

  8. System structure e-phytopathology and parasitology – DiPSA Milan State University Satelite connection through OCCAM and Eutelsat • Centre of decision: the e-phytopatology and parasitology Centre at DiPSA – Milan, Italy • Centre of action: SAMBAINA, Madagascar, “the millenium village”

  9. Expected results e-phytopathology and parasitology – DiPSA Milan State University • To reduce poverty and isolation of rural community through ICT • To provide qualified answers to problems related to crop and food protection against pests and diseases • To constitute the embrio of a local extension service for agriculture • To contribute to secure sustainable food and prosperity for all

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