Macro-organisms beneficial to plants
Thematic Working Group
The Working Group on "Macro-organisms beneficial to plants" (MACRO WG) reports to the Expert Committee (CES) on "Plant protection substances and products, biocontrol".
With applications for the release into the environment of non-indigenous macro-organisms, the MACRO WG analyses:
- risks to plant health;
- environmental risks, in particular for biodiversity;
- the effectiveness and expected benefits for agriculture.
The MACRO WG also makes recommendations on the conditions for releasing macro-organisms into the environment.
Mandate: September 2019–31 August 2023
Chair: Jean-Claude MALAUSA
Vice-Chair: Serge KREITER
Members
- Romain BONAFOS
- Nicolas DESNEUX
- Nicolas RIS