• Panoramix-GR

  beneficial microbes in the soil and near root zone. Application of Panoramix-GR Broadcast homogeneously to the plant’s root zone. Granules can also be applied [...] of actives are subject to vary or change depending upon storage condition and exposure to heat and sunlight. Recommended for you Plant Health [...] When to use Panoramix-GR? Panoramix-GR is a natural product for soil application. It contains Phosphobacteria, soil probiotics and prebiotics which act

• Angular leaf spot

  bacterium is very resistant to desiccation and can survive well in dry leaves or leaves in the soil, but not independantly in the soil. Under humid conditions [...] overwinters in plants and dead leaves, that become the primary source of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop in new transplants [...] found in strawberry. Damage symptoms Xanthomonas fragariae initially causes small, water-soaked lesions on the underside of the leaf. They enlarge to angular

• Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

  population densities. It can survive as epiphytic bacteria on various plants or in the soil in low densities. It has also been found in the gut of insects, [...] cannot infect healthy green leaves, but can grow in senescent leaves and from there grow through the petiole to the main stem through the xylem vessels [...] um carovora can also be found as secondary pathogen in plants that are infected by other pathogens. The bacteria that causes black leg in potato is a different

• Persea mite

  emergence. Depending on temperature, the life cycle from egg to adult can be completed in as little as two to three weeks, resulting in multiple overlapping [...] vigour. In severe cases, extensive damage leads to leaf yellowing, premature leaf drop, and canopy thinning, which can expose fruit and branches to sunburn [...] General Persea mite ( Oligonychus perseae ) a key pest in avocado production worldwide. It lives and feeds on the undersides of avocado leaves, where it forms

• Predatory insects

  natural pest control in agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced [...] share common traits in their feeding habits. Lacewing larvae, sometimes referred to as "aphid lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids [...] populations in check. Next to aphids, lacewings also contribute to the control of mealybugs , thrips and caterpillars . Koppert offers Chrysopa, Chrysopa-E

• Beneficial nematodes

  insects. Nematodes can be applied by foliar or soil application, depending on the target pest. Here's a general guideline on how to apply nematodes (always [...] leading to significant agricultural and horticultural problems. These nematodes are detrimental to crop health and can cause yield losses. They feed on plant [...] bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are

• Leafhoppers

  feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and can lead to reduced [...] reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and field [...] field crops. Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining monitoring with targeted

• Cottony soft rot

  mycelium grows on the lesions, giving this disease its name cottony soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen [...] rat droppings. The symptoms may occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root infection often leads to premature wilting and death of plants [...] sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium in dead and living plant material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between

• Phytophthora blight

  growth on the leaves. The centre is grey-brown with a light-green edge. On the stem, elongated brown lesions occur, usually circling the stem. On potato [...] optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in the soil in different stages: as oospores (sexual overwintering [...] produced in the sporangia. For germination on above-ground plant parts, leaf wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned

• IPM app

  into pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps to reduce costs for pesticides, due to a highly accurate [...] restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions and apply precision treatments. Koppert [...] developed Koppert iPM, a unique scouting software application, to assist growers with their in-depth integrated pest management program. Koppert iPM consists