• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  very wide range of potential host plants. Damage symptoms In potato, field symptoms of Ralstonia solanacearum are wilting and yellowing of leaves and stunted [...] it is tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results from bacteria moving from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants. The bacteria can [...] conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free propagation

• Botrytis

  fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato [...] plants, the cuttings die due to carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey mould ( Botryotinia [...] weakened or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , [...] tools. "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects [...] Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial insects and their

• Onion

  referred to as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively produced species of the genus of Allium [...] Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in [...] however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual and harvested at the end of its first production season. Onions are popular and therefore cultivated and

• Predatory mites

  required. Follow the recommendations of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need [...] The integration of predatory mites can lead to a reduction in the use of chemical pesticides, thereby lowering the ecological footprint of horticultural [...] response is required due to a pest invading your crop, enabling you to introduce a substantial number of predatory mites at once. Examples of predatory mite solutions

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other [...] a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes [...] cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal

• Fusarium spp.

  sulphureum (Dry rot of potato): Potato ( Solanum tuberosum) Fusarium solani : Members of the Fusarium solani species complex (FSSC) are capable of causing disease [...] infection decreases the baking quality of wheat and brewing qualities of barley. Furthermore, mycotoxins are produced, of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the [...] appearance of Fusarium spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops

• Beneficial microorganisms

  where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial microbes are the [...] damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it [...] produces more spores, which can be released into the environment to infect other pests. Advantages of microorganisms in agriculture No harmful residue Unlike chemical

• Koppert participates in the 2023 GLOBAL G.A.P. Tour stop event in Kenya

  March 29, 2023

  and other agriculture stakeholders a platform to understand why it is crucial to get certification in a bid to access vital markets. The event also aimed [...] implications of the lifting of the GMO ban on Kenya’s fresh produce export markets, testing solutions, harmonizing market standards for the benefit of producers [...] Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK), Agrochemicals Association of Kenya (AAK), Avocado Exporters Association of Kenya, Kenya Agricultural and

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