Beneficial nematodes

What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] animals, or humans. There are about 25.000 named species, but estimated numbers of species are in the millions. Nematodes are also referred to as roundworms [...] threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes or beneficial

Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

approaches, such as Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D), that use multi-stakeholder IPs to ensure that research delivers an impact seem [...] practices. As a key partner in the project, Koppert assumed a vital role, delivering climate-smart agricultural solutions and championing the cause of resilient [...] AIRTEA project emerged as a beacon of change, seeking to empower women and youth through multi-stakeholder innovation platforms (IPs), strategically aligning

Pumpkin, squash and gourd

substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than 300 kilograms (660 lbs). [...] About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to [...] region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd

Gerbera

gerbera is still popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated cultivars are usually the result of crossing [...] result is generally known as Gerbera hybrida and there are now many cultivars that differ greatly in size, shape and colour. The main colours are white [...] white, yellow, orange, red and pink, but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is also used as a model organism with regards

Turf and grass

for a wide variety of sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for recreational purposes such as green urban areas and private [...] About Used for lawns and sports fields, such as stadiums, golf courses, horse-racing tracks, athletic grounds, cricket pitches and football fields, turf

Using Mycotal effectively in tropical plants at Beekenkamp Plants

Potato/tomato psyllid

crops such as tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, and tobacco. The potato psyllid was considered a minor pest until it was found to be responsible for serious [...] direct damage, caused by potato psyllid nymphs when feeding, is known as ‘psyllid yellows’, which results in delayed growth, weakness in the new leaves, c [...] Overview It is a pest of huge economic importance, which initially affected potatoes and in recent years has become a problem for other Solanaceae crops

Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

brought the need for a collective effort to explore sustainable farming practices. In an exciting recent development, Koppert Kenya, in partnership with the [...] leading to significant economic losses. At the training, Koppert experts shared and demonstrated innovative and sustainable pest management strategies for [...] pheromones and traps that enable farmers to protect their crops sustainably. Combatting Diseases : Mango trees are susceptible to diseases such as powdery

Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

our new product branding. Each product will have its own premium look and feel but, at the same time, remain recognizable as a Koppert product. Over the [...] logo, and the use of green as our main color reflect our connectivity with Nature. Our new packaging also includes several new practical features. A range [...] find ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. Helping growers to support, protect and strengthen their crops with an integrated system of natural

Pea

vegetable is a bright green colour, sometimes yellow or purple and widely grown as a cool season vegetable crop. Immature peas are consumed as a vegetable [...] 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 carry numerous [...] vegetable and often canned or frozen. Dry peas are shelled from matured pods.