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Effectiveness of model-based decision tools for disease control in wheat, potato and grapevine: a multilevel meta-analysis.

Pest management science | 2026-Oct-28

This meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of model-based decision tools (DTs) for disease management and fungicide reduction across major crops, including potato. In potato cultivation, using DTs reduced the fungicide Treatment Frequency Index by 31% compared to standard farmer practices while maintaining comparable yields. These findings demonstrate the utility of DT-based scheduling for achieving more sustainable crop protection in potato production.