Lettuce

About Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves [...] leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies

How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

process. The relative contribution of each factor will depend on the kind of pathogen present, the ratio of pathogens to the biocontrol agents, the strains [...] These findings point out the role of TRIANUM in optimizing the uptake of mineral fertilizers, especially in crops grown in soil media where nutrient fixation [...] for the production of cut-roses. Treatment of roses with TRIANUM results in higher yields per unit area and an improvement in quality of roses in terms

Avocado

seed. The berry is green-skinned and fleshy and its shape resembles a pear or (large) egg. The avocado tree belongs to the flowering plant family of Lauraceae [...] About The avocado ( Persea americana ), also named ‘alligator pear’ is a tree originating in South Central Mexico. Its nick name points to its fruit which [...] Lauraceae . Commercially speaking, avocados are very valuable and the fruit is produced in tropical and Mediterranean regions. Avocados ripen only after they

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

crops are grown in large numbers with a high population of pests and diseases. The quicker the lifecycle of the pest or pathogen, the higher the likelihood [...] and their offspring in turn have a higher chance of being resistant to the chemical. The most resistance occurs in crops cultivated in a monoculture where [...] Biocontrol is a natural form of pest and disease control, and the highly unlikely possibility of resistance is one of the key benefits of incorporating biocontrol

Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

following 4 ways: Alteration of microbial cell permeability, permitting the loss of macromolecules from the interior of the pathogen cell Interaction with [...] without the use of synthetic chemicals. NoPath Mode of Action 2. Trianum: Fortifying the Root Zone Problems with soil-borne diseases are on the rise, causing [...] disrupted the delicate balance of beneficial microorganisms in the soil, leading to productivity and long-term sustainability challenges. We have developed

Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

stimulates the development of the infestation. In addition, rain and wind are factors that affect outdoor areas, lowering the risk of infestation. The spread [...] feeding spot, they remain there for the rest of their larval development. The fourth larval instar, when the red eyes of the adult whitefly become visible, [...] vertically, considering that the larvae can only move in the first stage. The adult insects prefer to lay their eggs on young leaves of the plant, and this is where

Arable crops

Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

adults. The evasion of the immune system is mediated by the expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion of destruxins A and E, the production of trehalase [...] trehalase, and the expression of faith genes involved in the cycle cell, allowing rapid multiplication and differentiation of hyphae in the host’s hemolymph, [...] and enzymatic activity through the production of mucilage at the site of contact. The fungus acts on different stages of host development, such as larvae

Breeding Beauty: How United Selections Protects Innovation with 100% IPM

within this delicate balance of science and strategy that United Selections operates, leading the game in breeding roses in Kenya under conditions that [...] challenges, particularly dangerous in the breeding and selection houses, where thousands of different plant varieties are grown in proximity. To manage this pressure [...] and mass trapping with Horiver for the control of thrips, the farm achieved consistent pest control by breaking the pest life cycle, and pest resistance

Eastern Orchards’ Success With Koppert’s Sustainable Avocado Farming Solutions

farming is at the heart of modern agriculture, and Eastern Orchards is a reputable farm leading the way. This 52-hectare avocado farm established in 2020, is [...] quality and export compliance. The fruit fly puncture the fruits skin to lay their eggs. Once hatched, the larvae feed on the fruit flesh, damaging it and [...] After testing various lures available in the market, Eastern Orchards have discovered the exceptional efficacy of Koppert's Fruitfly lures. Field observation