Orange

Citrus reticulata ). Its genes can be traced to about 25% pomelo and some 75% mandarin. The hybrid however is not a basic backcrossed BC1 hybrid, but the orange [...] fruit that derives from the citrus species Citrus X sinensis that belongs to the family of Rutaceae . The Citrus X sinensis can be divided into four subgroups [...] orange is actually hybridized over multiple generations. When it comes to the fruit of various kinds of oranges, the fruit of the Citrus X sinensis is

Beet armyworm

a regular problem for horticulturalists due to its resistance to nearly all insecticides, and its ability to develop on wild vegetation during the summer [...] of caterpillars, the damage can spread to the stems, and in the worst cases to the fruit. This often leads to the entire contents being consumed. In [...] migrate to the top of the plant where they feed mainly on the growing tips. They produce large holes in the leaf, sometimes stripping the leaf down to the

Strawberry

is a well-known hybrid species of the genus Fragaria (collectively referred to as the strawberries). Technically speaking, the strawberry is a so-called [...] accessory fruit. This means that the fleshy, edible part of the fruit does not develop from the plant’s ovaries, but from the receptacle that holds these

Cyclamen mite

brown, about 0.25 mm long, with the hind legs reduced to slender threadlike structures that are not used for walking. The males are smaller than the females [...] common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of [...] predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host. Tarsonemids like the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) can

Tutasan

traps A continuous water supply is needed to ensure that the trap works correctly. If the trap is not connected to a dripper refill by hand Replace the pheromone [...] needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific pheromone which lures the male moths to the [...] by females who fail to mate. Presentation One trap. Preparation Place the pheromone dispenser in the green canister and attach it to the upper central part

Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

elongated. The lesions are light brown, sunken and surrounded by a dark brown to red-brown border. The first infection is often on the primary leaves. The [...] peas, whereas Ascochyta pisi does occur sometimes at the stem base but is not part of the foot rot syndrome in peas. Infected seeds may have brown areas [...] at temperatures below 20 °C and the spores require water for dispersal. How to prevent Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Grow peas in arid regions Use clean

Anagyrus vladimiri

at Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available [...] parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug [...] available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy

Downy mildew of rose

the berries to split and one or both parts to possibly shrivel. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but [...] plant to fall over. In cabbage the stem is also infected in severe epidemics. In blackberry, red stripes may occur on the stems and petioles due to systemic [...] but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora . They survive as oospores. From these oospores or surviving mycelium sporangia are formed, structures

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon [...] abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop [...] protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain

Whitefly

Whiteflies are not true flies , but belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division St [...] look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our whitefly control products in action. More whitefly control videos How to get rid of whitefly The [...] n. Viruses can be transmitted from one plant to another. Both T. vaporariorum and B. tabaci are known to transmit viruses. Solution Finder Find solutions