• Rice

  (African rice). Rice is a serial grain and the most popular staple food for a large part of the world population, especially in Asia. Rice is a monocotyledon [...] climates however, it can be grown as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for as long as 30 years. The edible seeds of the plant (caryopsis) are usually

• Herbs

  fragrances. They often have savory or aromatic characteristics and are used for flavouring dishes or food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict [...] Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’ Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological

• Melon

  produces a usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit. The term "melon" is used for the plant, but also to identify the fruit. Botanically speaking, the melon [...] melon ( B. hispida ) Cantaloupe Honeydew Sugar Melon Galia melon Recommended for you Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no

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  sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most [...] most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting projects for smallholder farmers providing education about our wonderful partnering with

• Mango

  from some species of trees, mangoes can be harvested for 300 years. It takes three to six months for mangoes to ripen.

• Beet armyworm

  General The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) has become a regular problem for horticulturalists due to its resistance to nearly all insecticides, and its [...] are also attacked. This large-scale damage has considerable consequences for the growth of the crop. With a substantial population of caterpillars, the [...] during daytime. Full-grown caterpillars move to the ground in preparation for pupation. Although pupation sometimes occurs in the crop, it usually takes

• Obscure mealybug

  affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower [...] the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic damage [...] instar and then the adult female without a complete metamorphosis. Recommended for you Plant Pests

• Leaf miners

  patterns cause visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect [...] activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners, professional growers can keep infestations under control, maintain [...] maintain crop quality and support sustainable crop production. Solutions for leaf miner control Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, [...] commercial specimens can weigh more than 300 kilograms (660 lbs). Recommended for you Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against

• Sugar cane

  from sugar cane for 80%, with the remainder made from sugar beet. As a tropical and subtropical crop, it requires plentiful rainfall for a period of more