Green peach aphid

least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth [...] making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety

Blueberry

section of Cyanococcus and the genus Vaccinium (cranberries, bilberries and grouseberries also belong to the genus Vaccinium). Species that belong to this section [...] (0.20–0.63 inch) in diameter and have a flared crown. The berries are greenish pale at first, then turn reddish-purple and they are a dark blue/purple colour [...] section of Cyanococcus are commonly sold as ‘blueberries’ and originated in North America. Blueberries are usually elevated, reclining shrubs. Their size

Tomato

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe [...] traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic [...] practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe [...] of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The [...] traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious

Early blight

Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival [...] potato and early blight of tomato, which presents itself as spots on leaves, petals and stems. These spots can be distinguished by the dark and brown [...] within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed by wind and in some species through the splash of rain

Trianum-P

down and the pathogens die. Strengthening of the plant Trianum-P improves the root system through the formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients [...] This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated under less than [...] spp., Fusarium spp. , Sclerotinia spp. and Microdochium spp. In addition, Trianum-G promotes plant growth and uniformity. Crops Trianum-P can be used

Ornamentals

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

which the fruit and vegetable product present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides [...] Trianum-P and Trianum-G ). Industrial crops, like all others, are also affected by soil fungi that considerably reduce their productivity and profitability [...] ion, it is very important that all plants reach the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can

Tobacco whitefly

high level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco whitefly The tobacco [...] egg, first, second, third and fourth larval stage (often referred to as ‘pupa’ although strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae are found [...] but is slightly smaller and yellower. More distinctively, the wings of the tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) are held vertical and parallel along the body