• Sweet pepper

  The sweet pepper, also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species Capsicum annuum . [...] These different cultivars of the sweet pepper plant bear fruit in different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to orange , green and red and [...] purple and brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers. Red

• Avocado

  shape resembles a pear or (large) egg. The avocado tree belongs to the flowering plant family of Lauraceae . Commercially speaking, avocados are very valuable [...] Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae). The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado [...] pear’ is a tree originating in South Central Mexico. Its nick name points to its fruit which is botanically speaking a large berry with only one seed.

• 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

• Carrot

  vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple, but also red, yellow and white. The carrots which are produced [...] derive from the wild carrot, Daucus carota , indigenous to Europe and southwestern Asia. The carrot plant presumably comes from Persia and was originally produced [...] and fertile soil. Recommended for you Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips! Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with

• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  mechanisms of the parts of the plant above ground, the so-called induced systemic resistance (ISR). Due to its unique modes of action, virtually all plants can [...] permits loss of water. This has a drying effect on the pathogen, among other modes of action. NoPath is not prone to resistance by pathogens, thanks to the multiple [...] pathogens, Mycoparasitism of fungi pathogens and strengthening of the plant through improvement of the root system by formation of more root hairs. Trianum

• Cotton bollworm

  sub-tropics of all continents except for North America. Larvae of the cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) are highly polyphagous, feeding on crops such [...] Life cycle and appearance of Cotton bollworm Eggs are deposited individually on young shoots near buds, flowers, fruits or on leaves. They are almost spherical [...] flattened base and a diameter of about 0.5 mm. They are at first a shiny yellowish white, with their colour changing to brown just before the larvae emerge

• Neoseiulus californicus

  transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of [...] californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other prey, including other [...] opposed to adults. However, adult females feed on all stages of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) whereas the larvae feed mainly on eggs, and

• Herbs

  leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried. Spices derive from other parts of herbal plants and are often dried seeds, berries [...] fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’ Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through [...] About Herbs are actually all plants which are used as food ingredient, natural medicine or fragrances. They often have savory or aromatic characteristics

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  uptake of plants, thereby enhancing plant health and, ultimately, feeding us. Notably, rainfed agriculture systems, accounting for 80 percent of croplands [...] crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging en [...] the resonance of this year's theme, ‘Soil and Water,’ echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil

• 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 [...] onion plant is usually a biennial or perennial plan. When cultivated however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual and harvested at the end of its first [...] Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in