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Working group 4

Crop & Varietal Tolerance and Mechanisms

This group investigates how different crops and varieties tolerate wireworm damage and the underlying physiological and genetic mechanisms.

The aim is to identify traits that enhance resilience and support breeding programs for improved tolerance.


Key goals​

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  • Assess crop and varietal differences in wireworm tolerance.

  • Study physiological and genetic mechanisms behind resistance.

  • Provide recommendations for breeding and crop selection strategies.

Description

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This working group focuses on understanding how different crops and varieties respond to wireworm damage and identifying the physiological, genetic, and biochemical mechanisms behind tolerance.

 

The aim is to support breeding programs and crop selection strategies that enhance resilience and reduce economic losses.

 

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Goals​

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Assess Crop and Varietal Tolerance

  • Compare susceptibility and tolerance levels across major crops and varieties

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Investigate Mechanisms of Resistance

  • Study physiological traits and genetic factors contributing to tolerance

  • Study the biochemical profiles of different crop species and their relationships with susceptibility to pest species of wireworms

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Support Breeding and Selection

  • Provide data and recommendations for developing wireworm-tolerant varieties

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Knowledge Sharing

  • Facilitate collaboration between researchers, breeders, and industry stakeholders​​​

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