• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  foot rot in 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 [...] most rapidly 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 [...] Ascochyta pisi is a fungal plant pathogen that causes A scochyta blight on pea (leaf blight or pea blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  also eats aphids , spider mites , moth eggs and small caterpillars , as well as the larvae of leaf miners . When the bug is present in a crop in large numbers [...] Consumption of plant sap, however, can cause damage to crops such as certain varieties of tomato, and gerbera. Conditions that promote the onset of such problems [...] consists of an egg stage, five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Adult females are 3.0-3.6 mm long and the males between 2.9-3.1 mm. They are slender

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  roses being perennial crops with an expected productive life of 15 years, Equinox noticed their plants showing signs of premature aging, some as early [...] underground. A stronger crop will, after all, be more resistant to diseases and pests above ground as well. Looking Ahead Today, Equinox Farm stands as a great [...] production and a team of over 450 employees, most of them women, the farm has built a strong reputation for consistency, quality, and innovation. At the heart

• Beet armyworm

  from the same cluster of eggs can cause damage at various locations within the crop. The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) feeds mainly at night and conceals [...] s, where it feeds on ornamental plants such as chrysanthemum, gerbera, roses and potted plants. In both the greenhouse and the field, it is a major pest [...] appearance of Beet armyworm The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) is a small, nondescript moth, that hides during the day and is active only at night. The forewings

• Downy mildew of rose

  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 [...] They survive as oospores. From these oospores or surviving mycelium sporangia are formed, structures in which zoospores are produced. However, in downy mildews [...] infect mostly the leaves but occasionally also stems and fruits. They cause lesions on the upper leaf surface, bordered by the veins, which are first yellow

• Crop Protection

  beneficial nematodes and beneficial microorganisms act as natural enemies, controlling pests such as whiteflies, thrips , aphids , and caterpillars . These [...] reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological crop protection [...] harmful fungi and soil-borne pathogens. Microbial products such as beneficial fungi and bacteria strengthen plant defenses, suppress diseases, and improve root

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  moisture is high, such as during rainy periods. When temperature is low, infection may remain latent until conditions are more favourable. This makes it more [...] Disinfect cutting knives and tools Control root rot nematodes as the wounds they make on roots help the bacteria to infect the crop Do not use cut potatoes [...] solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range

• Flies

  hairs and tender roots as well as stem and leaf tissue and fruits. The lesions caused by feeding larvae provide invasion routes for various pathogenic fungi [...] retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products in action. [...] Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene

• Whitefly

  excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant [...] plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf damage can [...] Life cycle of whitefly Whitefly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our whitefly control products in action. More

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