• Biological seed treatment

  nutrient uptake; The enhanced root and shoot growth means that the early growth rate is optimized and that both the nutritional value of the crop as well as [...] demand for biological seed treatment solutions is increasing. These ensure that farmers protect their potential yield and quality by minimizing crop loss [...] against pests or diseases (biotic stress), and biostimulants (Panoramix) that increase crop resilience against abiotic stress, like drought-, salinity

• Fusarium spp.

  and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum ( Fusarium wilt ) is the species that causes vascular wilt. Initially, the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly [...] may occur and cause different symptoms. This species is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vascular system of the host plant and spreads upwards [...] machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent plant stress Ensure that soil drainage is adequate Apply nitrogen as nitrate, instead of ammonium

• Mealybugs and scales

  Mealybugs and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce [...] However, it is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew [...] control of mealybugs and scales relies on natural enemies and monitoring tools that target different pest stages: Parasitic wasps Lacewings Predatory beetles

• Fusarium wilt

  occur and cause different symptoms. Fusarium oxysporum is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards [...] also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil

• Angular leaf spot

  vascular tissue of the crown can be infected, creating a look similar to that of a Phytophthora fragariae infection. Life cycle and appearance of Angular [...] Angular leaf spot Xanthomonas fragariae overwinters in plants and dead leaves, that become the primary source of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also

• Broccoli

  the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group that belongs to the species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli looks a lot like cauliflower [...] cultivar group of the same species. The plant has a large, flowering head that is usually green. The head looks a bit like a tree and branches out from

• Flies

  are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are [...] Biological control of flies combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce both larval and adult populations: Beneficial nematodes Predatory [...] greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants

• Koppert Foundation

  Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture and improvement of the healt

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

  use of harmful chemicals and promotes sustainable agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand [...] natural enemy releases was challenging at first, they found an ally in Koppert that not only has the highest quality products, but also accompanied them in this [...] the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological control in papaya

• Persea mite

  undersides of avocado leaves, where it forms small webbed feeding colonies that cause significant leaf damage and can reduce photosynthesis, fruit yield [...] feeding punctures the leaf tissue, resulting in small, round necrotic spots that can merge into larger brown or bronze patches as the infestation increases