• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  resistance to powdery mildew are enhanced. Talk to a Koppert consultant in your area to guide you on the integration of biorational products in your management [...] have something in their bag of tricks to defend against fungal diseases such as Powdery mildew Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many [...] walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce the chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  with FreshCrop for an inspiring tree planting initiative at Purko Sheep Ranch, marking a significant moment in our ongoing efforts to protect the environment [...] stages of growth, offering them the resilience they need to thrive in a changing climate Building a Sustainable Legacy This tree-planting event aligns perfectly [...] ambitious initiative in the fight against climate change. Koppert is proud to contribute to this vision, knowing that our efforts today will have a positive impact

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  oils. It is used for the management of fungal and bacterial diseases, particularly Downy mildew and Botrytis in various crops. It is a preventive, curative [...] ng safety to users and the environment. He assured the attendees that if well used, NoPath has the potential to be a central part of disease management [...] improvement in the vigour of the crop, reduced sensitivity to Downy mildew, while Botrytis noticeably reduced in these greenhouses. Prior to NoPath, it

• Black sigatoka disease

  one month old. The symptoms run parallel to the veins. Within a few days, the spots become a few centimetres in size and turn brown with light grey centres [...] infection takes a minimum of two or three days under optimal conditions (humidity close to saturation and temperature above 20 °C). How to prevent Black [...] and the whole leaf turns brown and ultimately dies. In cases of severe infection leaves may die within a few weeks. Because of the lack of leaf tissues, fruit

• Plant Disease Management

  What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial [...] pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our [...] foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more resilient and better equipped to resist diseases. Sanitation Finally, good sanitation plays

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating [...] protection method for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long rains growing season that usually starts in March and ends in May will be delayed [...] important for maize farmers to pay attention to all the good standard practices needed for optimum production. Firstly, the farmer needs to understand [...] pests and diseases. It is important for the farmer to prepare for sowing by selecting the correct seed. Indeed, good seed doesn’t cost, it pays. In the case

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  only boosts nutrient use efficiency but also leads to a reduction in nutrient loss, a critical aspect in sustainable soil management. Crucially, our plant [...] However, more data is needed to showcase their effectiveness for sustainable practices to gain global traction. A shift in mindset and an effective global [...] plants, contributing to human health and ensuring food security – a need more pressing than ever. Our holistic solutions for soil heath In our relentless pursuit

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production [...] part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] control programs in more than four papaya production orchards in Mexico. This has contributed to achieving its mission as a producer company, to improve and

• Stakeholder workshop to review sustainable pest management in tomatoes

  November 15, 2016

  crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable [...] crop losses due to this insect pest and disease complex. In view of this, the collaborative project was initiated to provide farmers with a host of sustainable [...] In an ongoing research project, a team of scientists from Koppert Kenya, Kenyatta University and Koppert BV are collaborating to develop sustainable solutions