• Damping-off

  January 1, 1970

  General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress [...] belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting spores which are resistant to [...] irrigation water. Pythium aphanidermatum mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage symptoms Pythium affects roots, in

• Disclaimer

  January 1, 1970

  right to store this data and to use it in its statistical data and on other data carriers. The use of personal data is governed by the privacy statement [...] website. This does not automatically mean that Koppert is tied to, or the owner of, these other sites, and is therefore no responsible for these sites or the [...] part of the website onto your hard disc or distribute it to other parties provided that this is done purely for information purposes. If you are given

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  January 1, 1970

  populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions and its efficiency in reducing whitefly [...] eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological [...] least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or

• Panoramix-GR

  January 1, 1970

  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

• Greenhouse whitefly

  January 1, 1970

  deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale [...] and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking [...] es: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight

• Broccoli

  January 1, 1970

  About Broccoli is a tasty, green plant. When it comes to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group [...] 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 from a single

• Strawberry

  January 1, 1970

  strawberry or Fragaria x ananassa , is nowadays extensively cultivated for its tasty fruit. The particular species of strawberry is a well-known hybrid species [...] ly referred to as the strawberries). Technically speaking, the strawberry is a so-called aggregate accessory fruit. This means that the fleshy, edible

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  January 1, 1970

  the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits [...] Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, [...] Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the impl

• Early blight

  January 1, 1970

  General The only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause [...] temperature occur between species, but in general the risk of Alternaria infection is larger under quite warm and humid conditions. Infection may take place within [...] rapidly as two to three days later and sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed by wind and

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  January 1, 1970

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective against spider mites that produce a large amount of webbing. It can move within the web [...] used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations