Publications by authors named "Anne Vanasse"
Article Synopsis
- Neonicotinoids, commonly used pesticides, were tested on corn and soybeans in Quebec from 2012 to 2016 to determine their effectiveness against wireworms.
- The study found low levels of wireworm infestation, with 92.6% of corn fields and 69.0% of soybean fields having under one pest per trap, indicating minimal threat.
- No significant differences in crop yield or plant health were observed between treated and untreated fields, suggesting that these seed treatments are rarely beneficial and highlighting the need for alternative pest management strategies.
Article Synopsis
- Human activities like flood regulation and land-use changes disrupt the natural connectivity of water systems, affecting riparian plant communities.
- In a study of 51 restored riparian zones in Québec, the researchers examined how environmental factors and spatial processes influence plant composition, finding significant effects of upstream-downstream water flow gradients on species distribution.
- The study highlights the importance of maintaining hydrological connectivity and suggests that strategies for restoring riparian areas should prioritize the natural flow of water and seed traits for effective community recovery.
Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a serious disease in the wet conditions of eastern Canada. Tillage practices and herbicide applications have been reported to influence disease intensity. This study aimed to determine the effect of glyphosate on FHB development in wheat and barley and on Fusarium graminearum inoculum production under different soil tillages.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe use of various animal manures for nitrogen (N) fertilization is often viewed as a viable replacement for mineral N fertilizers. However, the impacts of amendment type on NO production may vary. In this study, NO emissions were measured for 2 yr on two soil types with contrasting texture and carbon (C) content under a cool, humid climate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF