• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  October 12, 2018

  attend. The goal of the African-themed event was to expound on the subject of Scaling. Jan Ubels of SNV, an expert on the subject gave a talk on the topic. Peter [...] Koppert was represented in this conference with a presentation on biological seed dressing of cereals -the case of Panoramix in East Africa. This presentation [...] biocontrol of invasive plants and diseases. As one of the keynote speakers, Koppert managing director, Henri Oosthoek, gave a presentation on 50 years of biocontrol

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with the main client of Mexican chili being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the [...] Located in the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero [...] mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product

• How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

  May 7, 2025

  production of cut-roses. Treatment of roses with TRIANUM results in higher yields per unit area and an improvement in quality of roses in terms of longer stems [...] harzianum T-22 grows in a wide temperature range (10-34°C), at a pH between 4 and 8, in many types of growing media. Effect on Nutrition use efficiency [...] role of TRIANUM in optimizing the uptake of mineral fertilizers, especially in crops grown in soil media where nutrient fixation is common. Effect on Pr

• Botrytis: Ten must-knows

  March 26, 2025

  movement in the crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits and reduces the chances of the fungus [...] powder on leaves, flowers, fruit or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these dead [...] es (up to 0°C). The fungus survives on plant parts, bulbs, or in the ground. The spores of the fungus germinate in moist environments or at very high humidity

• Consumers

  and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient [...] professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions [...] quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive process. In addition, i

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

  June 16, 2025

  processes in harmful fungi and bacteria, leading to their quick elimination. How it works: NoPath has a broad range of modes of action that make it a holistic [...] include, alteration of microbial cell permeability which permits loss of water. This has a drying effect on the pathogen, among other modes of action. NoPath [...] and Microdochium spp. Trianum is a hybrid of two complementary strains that make a winning formula. One of the strains is a very competent root colonizer

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on market data, such as crop yields [...] Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion of destruxins A and E, the production of trehalase, and the expression of faith genes involved in the cycle cell [...] production of mucilage at the site of contact. The fungus acts on different stages of host development, such as larvae, pupae, and adults. The evasion of the [...] pricking cells on the surface of leaves and flowers and sucking them dry. Their feed marks leave silver-grey spots on the leaves and brown marks on flower buds

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  October 12, 2018

  NoPath The introduction of NoPath into the Kenyan market in a colorful launch event and seminar on resilient growing, was welcomed with great interest [...] The series of events were intended to officially introduce NoPath, a new product based on plant essential oils. It is used for the management of fungal and [...] chief guest at the event. He gave a presentation on resilient growing, highlighting the novel role of this concept of integrated crop management. He also

• Managing Caterpillar infestations in your greenhouse

  October 11, 2018

  severely retard the growth of young plants or reduce the aesthetic value of produce in case of cut flowers and fruits. Management a. Cultural control Ensure [...] insect pests.This has become a growing concern among growers especially in the flower industry, hence a need to highlight some of its management practices [...] Caterpillars are the larval stage of a butterfly or moth. Characteristically, they have biting mouthparts, and a large number of them are important crop pests