• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  on both the local community and the environment for years to come. As part of the day’s activities, Koppert had stimulating discussions with the students [...] benefit both people and the planet. Trees Matter— For Now and the Future On 10 th October 2024, we planted 3,000 tree seedlings with the enthusiastic participation [...] innovative biofertilizer will help the trees survive the critical early stages of growth, offering them the resilience they need to thrive in a changing climate

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil [...] practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's health [...] contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency

• Beneficial nematodes

  due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] nourishment for the nematodes and supports their reproduction. As the bacterial population within the host insect continues to grow, so do the nematode populations [...] emitted by the insects, such as carbon dioxide, heat, and specific chemicals. Host penetration: Once they locate a suitable host, the nematodes enter the host's

• Spider mites and other mites

  n of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs [...] During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: After the first molt, the mite larvae become

• Caterpillars

  belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars [...] pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ [...] Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight

• Whitefly

  belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. The whiteflies form the family [...] excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large [...] crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals . The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty

• Thrips

  crop. At a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll [...] greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) is the most damaging species. Thrips form the order Thysanoptera, a name [...] in green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking

• Aphids

  large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family [...] and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded, giving rise to deformed [...] and rendering them unmarketable. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The aphid’s saliva can induce strong ‘allergic’

• Cucumber

  About The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates [...] in India. The plant’s cultivation history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping [...] grows up trellises or other supporting frames. The plant supports itself with thin, spiraling tendrils. The cucumber plant has large leaves and it produces

• Privacy Statement

  and the banner will no longer appear as long as the cookie is active. After the end of the cookie’s service life or if you delete the cookie, the banner [...] processing is necessary for the performance of a contract; processing is necessary for a legitimate interest. The legitimate interest is based on the following: [...] website. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer by your browser when you visit the website. The main function of cookies is to distinguish