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Sweet pepper

Capsicum annuum . These different cultivars of the sweet pepper plant bear fruit in different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to orange, green and [...] vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers. Red coloured peppers also contain twice as much vitamin C than

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nutrients present in the growing media. The benefits that accrue following the use of Trianum in flowers include increased production in terms of number [...] diseases still pose a great threat to crops. Several approaches are currently in use in management of pests and diseases. Integrated pest management is a concept [...] applied in the root zone, where it develops mycelia which grow very aggressively along with the developing root system. It protects the plants in the following

Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

essential oils induce ISR in plants. Discover NoPath: NoPath is a Koppert product that contains such essential oils and is used in the prophylactic management [...] of high humidity and low temperature. It is prevalent in unheated crops, such as those grown in plastic tunnels and greenhouses where temperatures fall [...] crop that is affected by downy mildew. Two-in-One Protection When applied by spraying, the plant essential oils in NoPath have a direct effect on botrytis

Pea

About This popular vegetable is a round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a pea flower and

Grapes

region, central Europe and southwestern Asia and thus has been cultivated in Morocco and Portugal, southern Germany and Iran. The grape is the fruit of

Orange

About The orange and in particular the sweet orange is the fruit that derives from the citrus species Citrus X sinensis that belongs to the family of Rutaceae

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

predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition [...] this by keeping pests and diseases in check, thus minimizing crop damage and loss. Healthier crops often result in higher yields and better-quality produce [...] In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This

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

to the chemical. The most resistance occurs in crops cultivated in a monoculture where crops are grown in large numbers with a high population of pests [...] changes in their DNA. For example, when chemical-resistant pests breed, they pass their genetic makeup to their offspring, and their offspring in turn have [...] the future role of biocontrol, especially in the light of increasing concerns about pesticide resistance in agriculture it is so important that the biocontrol

Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

spreading and nip it in the bud? Preventing a humid climate is crucial here. If you have greenhouse crops, you can effectively stay in control and create [...] ’s ability to strike. The spores of Botrytis germinate easily and quickly in wet conditions and at high humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than [...] the humidity from rising too much. The situation is a little more complex in outdoor crops, as you have no control over the weather. Only by means of