• Miglyphus

  January 1, 1970

  in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside [...] Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain dead leaf miner larvae. Older larvae and pupae are visible

• Potato

  January 1, 1970

  of the world’s food supply and many people’s diet. In terms of volume, potato is the fourth-largest food crop in the world, after maize, wheat and rice [...] fruiting and the development of the potatoes. The plant’s flowers vary from white, pink, red or blue, to purple and have yellow stamens. After the flowering [...] About The word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to

• Broccoli

  January 1, 1970

  different 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 [...] to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group that belongs to the species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli [...] out from a single thick, edible stalk. Broccoli (both the head and the stalk) can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.seed

• Plant Disease Management

  January 1, 1970

  isms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of [...] disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to

• Crop Protection

  January 1, 1970

  little to no residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about [...] nematodes and beneficial microorganisms , growers can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages [...] environment and non-target organisms, biological crop protection is both eco-friendly and sustainable, ensuring the health of crops without compromising the environment

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

  January 1, 1970

  to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by the losses caused by the two-spotted [...] producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for [...] Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better

• Aphids

  January 1, 1970

  belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family containing many species that cause damage in [...] leaves, stems, and flowers by piercing the plant tissue and sucking out the sap. This can result in stunted growth, curling or distortion of the leaves, yellowing [...] damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded

• Fusarium spp.

  January 1, 1970

  branch off the tap root. F. oxysporum grows inside the roots towards the foot of the plant and enters the vascular system. Inside the vessels, the fungus produces [...] causes foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the disease may manifest as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves [...] blocks the xylem and causes the wilting which is the main symptom of this Fusarium species. Higher up in the plant, the microconidia germinate and infect

• Knowing & recognizing

  January 1, 1970

  edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow [...] illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in [...] in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies

• Maize

  January 1, 1970

  conditions and is the single most extensively grown crop in Kenya. It is also the country's main staple food and is cultivated by both small and largeholders [...] part of the maize plant has economic value: the grain, leaves, stalk, tassel, and cob can all be used to produce a large variety of food and non-food products [...] Zea mays ), is a large grain plant that is divided in different types including: pod corn, sweet corn, flour corn and baby corn. Maize is adaptable to a