• Barley

  About This cereal grain is grown in temperate regions worldwide. It is one of the four most important cereal corps grown in the world, next to wheat, rice [...] rice and maize. Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is a member of the grass family and a self pollinating crop. Barley is used in brewing beer, a popular source of

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  wasp examines the host with its antennae for several seconds, then turns its caudal end towards the mealybug and inserts its ovipositor between the wax [...] Anagyrus vladimiri Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug [...] wasp Anagyrus vladimiri is most effective at temperatures around 25°C/77°F. The lowest temperature at which development can occur is 13°C/55°F; the highest

• Onion

  common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively produced species of the genus of Allium . The onion plant is usually a biennial [...] flesh is pungent when chopped, because it contains particular chemical elements that irritate the eyes. Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering [...] perennial plan. When cultivated however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual and harvested at the end of its first production season. Onions are popular

• Cucumber

  cultivation history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping vine that grows up trellises or [...] About The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates [...] itself with thin, spiraling tendrils. The cucumber plant has large leaves and it produces an elongated, cylindrical fruit that may become as long as 60 cm

• Looking for industry training? Koppert Kenya receives NITA certification

  April 5, 2016

  should take before enrolling for any training sessions is to verify whether or not the training company is accredited with a recognized accrediting agency. [...] established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011. It’s mandate is to promote the highest standards in the quality and efficiency of industrial [...] achieving accreditation, Koppert Kenya has demonstrated that it meets high standards for quality and is committed to pursuing excellence. We believe we are a

• Potato

  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 Europe [...] this starchy, tuberous crop is an integral part of the world’s food supply and many people’s diet. In terms of volume, potato is the fourth-largest food crop [...] world, after maize, wheat and rice. Potato plants grow up to some 60 cm tall. Its leaves die after flowering, fruiting and the development of the potatoes.

• Impatiens thrips

  addition to many ornamental plants it also attacks sweet pepper, cucumber and eggplants. It lives exclusively on the leaves and is often present on weeds in g [...] the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Echinothrips americanus is often found [...] General Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last

• Orange

  The hybrid however is not a basic backcrossed BC1 hybrid, but the orange is actually hybridized over multiple generations. When it comes to the fruit of [...] acid less oranges. The orange is a hybrid and derives from pomelo ( Citrus maxima ) and mandarin ( Citrus reticulata ). Its genes can be traced to about [...] oranges, the fruit of the Citrus X sinensis is regarded as a sweet orange, while the fruit of the Citrus X aurantium is recognized as a bitter orange.

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  during its life cycle. This quickly leads to great numbers of thrips infesting individual plants. Therefore, successful management of thrips is a matter [...] workers’ clothes, infested plants and the growing media. Monitoring as a tool It is important to monitor the population levels of thrips for successful pest [...] adult thrips that is trapped, you dramatically reduce the chances of future generations of thrips from damaging your flowers. Further, one is able to reduce

• Panoramix-GR

  When to use Panoramix-GR? Panoramix-GR is a natural product for soil application. It contains Phosphobacteria, soil probiotics and prebiotics which act [...] moisture is crucial for application and better results. Compatibility Compatible with commonly used fertilizers. Handling Store Panoramix-GR in its original [...] avoid direct sunlight. Storability is reduced once the package has been opened. Keep out of children’s reach. Panoramix-GR is stable for 24 months from man