• Mealybugs and scales

  wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population [...] the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of leaves, sometimes

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd [...] gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially [...] substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than 300 kilograms (660 lbs).

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] identification and prompt action. By employing insect traps, such as sticky traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond [...] of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows

• Spider mites and other mites

  damage include yellowing or browning of leaves, stippling or mottling of leaves (small white or yellow spots), and webbing on leaves and stems. The leaves may [...] spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] are typically less than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs and are closely related to

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  causes A scochyta blight on pea (leaf blight or pea blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta [...] stems and pods of peas. The spots on leaves and pods are round, on the stems they are more elongated. The lesions are light brown, sunken and surrounded [...] the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect

• Air blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  surfaces and full field distribution - high-tech cultivations with mono-rail or pipe-rail Airbug : hand-held blower - full field distribution - low and mid-tech [...] blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution [...] continuous efficiency of an integrated system Safe for natural enemies; no damage and proven low mortality due to the unique design 3 full-automatic blowers to

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  NoPath is safe for the environment and workers. It offers both prophylactic and curative control on both downy mildew and botrytis . It reduces reliance on [...] conditions and climate inside the greenhouse. This is primarily because the development of the two diseases is affected by climate and to a great extent varietal [...] disease triangle below: Figure 1: The disease triangle The nexus of the three elements (Susceptible host, Conducive environment, and the Pathogen) leads to the

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's health and water quality and availability are intricately connected [...] year's theme, ‘Soil and Water,’ echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as [...] resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends

• Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

  February 28, 2024

  sustainable livelihoods and rural transformation. While on the production side, small farmers lack information on innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises [...] appropriate technologies, and increase their transfer and uptake, thereby enhancing rural livelihoods. Building capacities in ICT and other emerging digital [...] development, knowledge transfer, and capacity building of R&I value chain actors. By using an inclusive science-led and agribusiness-oriented approach,

• How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

  May 7, 2025

  harvestable stems and a general increase in the stem length profile, specifically in stem lengths 50-59cm (0.4%), 60-69cm (0.3%) and 70-79cm (0.1%) in the TRIANUM [...] Fusarium spp., Sclerotinia spp. and Microdochium spp., but also to improve root system development, nutrient uptake and plant growth. Due to its unique [...] solid phase compounds (e.g. Rock Phosphate, MnO 2 , Fe 2 O 3 , and Metallic Zinc), and in some cases chelate various plant nutrient compounds. Further