• Consumers

  bacteria and fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production of plants and crops. Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products

• Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

  April 1, 2019

  reliable and sustainable approach. Advancement in knowledge of plant chemistry and plant interaction with the environment has led to formulation of innovative [...] environment. One such product is NoPath from Koppert, which is based on plant essential oils. It is highly recommended for an integrated crop management [...] product can be drenched through the irrigation system (to be taken up by the plant) or it can be sprayed using the standard spray equipment. Currently, rose

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

  June 23, 2025

  the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker plants [...] plants and significantly reduces workload during the season. Prevent pest resistance and enhanced long-term sustainability Biological control contributes

• Diamond back moth

  green areas of stems and pods causing whitening of the crop. Heavily damaged plants appear stunted and will, in most cases, die. On rapeseed, larvae also feed

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

  October 12, 2018

  and Koppert Agreement on IPM training of plant doctors in Kenya. The IPM module aims to equip existing plant doctors with more practical knowledge and [...] globe. Some key sessions included bioinsectides and biocontrol of invasive plants and diseases. As one of the keynote speakers, Koppert managing director [...] different companies. The focus of the conference was on the topics: Specialty Plant Nutrition; Biostimulants and Biofertilisers; and Precision Agriculture. Koppert

• Are you getting value for your money?

  October 11, 2018

  (mycoparasitism). It further strengthens the plant by promoting a healthier root system and inducing the plant’s own defense system at the root and shoot level [...] very aggressively along with the developing root system. It protects the plants in the following ways: competition for space, competition for nutrients [...] level. By facilitating the absorption of nutrients, it enables the plant to make better use of the nutrients present in the growing media. The benefits

• Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert proposes IPM

  October 11, 2018

  that protects plants against various soil borne pathogens like Fusarium, Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Sclerotinia. Trianum-P also increases plants’ uptake of [...] beneficial biological micro-organisms, plant-specific substances supplemented with professional advice. NatuGro helps plants develop more resistance to attacks

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  Trichoderma harzianum ) which has multiple modes of action. Trianum defends the plant from soil-borne pathogens by creating a barrier around the roots and attacking [...] and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated under less than optimum growing conditions [...] conditions. Trianum also reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above ground, the so-called induced systemic resistance (ISR) and it produces

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula Brand Mexico

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  emergence, comes with other unwanted plants that compete with maize for nutrients. It is important to remove the unwanted plants by weeding regularly. If all these [...] for sowing. The correct tillage method ensures ample availability of all plant nutrients, water retention and reduced incidences of pests and diseases. [...] addition, the correct sowing depth will ensure uniform emergence and good plant population. During, sowing it is crucial to use the right nutrient sources