• Fusarium wilt

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host plants. Damage symptoms Fusarium fungi cause vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf [...] structures, tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for

• Botrytis

  infected after abortion and then provide a large amount of inoculum Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the [...] cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant [...] are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and still germinate

• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  booming, with exports projected to reach a market value of $175 million by 2025 (Source: USDA.gov). However, a new and devastating pest threatens to disrupt [...] Novemebr 2023 , and has since rapidly spread to other key avocado-growing regions, posing a significant risk to yields, farmer incomes, and export quality [...] affecting both smallholder and commercial avocado farms. Its ability to thrive in warm conditions and reproduce quickly makes it a formidable challenge. The

• Downy mildew of rose

  during propagation and maintaining a warm and dry climate in greenhouses Use hygiene measures. Start clean, remove crop residues and prevent splashing water [...] Peronospora sparsa is a plant pathogen that causes plant diseases, such as downy mildew of rose and diseases on blackberries, raspberries and other Rubus species [...] infections cause the berries to split and one or both parts to possibly shrivel. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  impeccable quality. As a rule of thumb, a good sticky trap should maintain its original shape and trapping capacity in all weather conditions and serve its purpose [...] because, most insects including thrips, have the ability to detect and respond to UV light and colours using receptors. Western flower thrips in particular has [...] capacity than other blue traps. This allows growers to get a more reliable picture of the pest pressure and make more accurate counts. In addition, the strong

• Parasitic wasps

  caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally responsible [...] parasitic wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of [...] forming a cocoon or pupal stage within or on the host's body. Emergence: Once the parasitic wasp reaches maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon

• Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

  September 16, 2024

  for soil health and crop growth. The program combines use of the following products, each playing a vital role in promoting a balanced and healthy soil ecosystem [...] ensuring your crops stay healthy and productive. The soil health program is a three-tiered strategy which includes a combination of innovative solutions [...] ecosystem. NoPath, Trianum, and Panoramix-GR 1. NoPath: Advanced Antifungal and Antimicrobial Action NoPath is a powerful Koppert solution based on plant

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• Cottony soft rot

  in dead and living plant material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between 4 and 26 °C with an optimum between 13 and 15 °C. G [...] cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft root ( S [...] wilting and death of plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony soft rot Cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium

• Koppert One

  performance, and achieve more sustainable and profitable results. Go to web app Apply nematodes at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can make or break [...] reliable insights into both direct and indirect effects, from mortality and disrupted development to reduced fertility and repellent behavior. Powered by data [...] institutes, IPM Impact, and pesticide producers, it helps you confidently combine chemical and biological crop protection . Access a comprehensive database