• Mango

  from this area the ‘common mango’ or ‘Indian mango’, Mangifera indica , found its way to the rest of the world and it has become one of the largest cultivated [...] About Mango is a stone fruit (drupe) that grows from various species of tropical trees that belong to the flowering plant genus Mangifera and the cashew family [...] products in the tropics. Mango trees grow up to 35-40 meters (115-131 feet) tall and its crown can expand to 10 metres (33 feet) wide. The trees can grow

• Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

  September 16, 2024

  resilient crops by nurturing the soil from the ground up. Supporting Plants the Natural Way Our Soil Health Program is designed to help growers cultivate [...] productive. The soil health program is a three-tiered strategy which includes a combination of innovative solutions designed to create the perfect environment [...] Antifungal and Antimicrobial Action NoPath is a powerful Koppert solution based on plant essential oil extracts. It is a blend of natural ingredients that work

• Mealybugs and scales

  causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually [...] harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation [...] of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can

• Knowing & recognizing

  s of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction [...] they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological [...] biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge has been recognized

• Leaf miners

  crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development [...] belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants [...] pests. The leaf miner species that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal

• Partners with Nature

  April 5, 2016

  Contributing to the better health of the people and the planet, in partnership with nature That is the one reason the Koppert team wakes up excited every [...] organization a redefined mission was borne to channel the way: Koppert Biological Systems contributes to better health of people and the planet. In partnership [...] production. You can watch the Koppert Mission Movie to find out more. The world population is projected to hit 9 billion people by 2050. The big question remains

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  identified from the violet and brown patches on the leaves. The leaves later turn yellow and fall off. On the underside of the leaves, you often see a greyish [...] This is primarily because the development of the two diseases is affected by climate and to a great extent varietal. This phenomenon is best described [...] roses are among the few challenges that a grower can deduce their occurrence based on the prevailing weather conditions and climate inside the greenhouse.

• How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

  May 7, 2025

  What is Trianum TRIANUM is based on Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22. This is a unique, patented, hybrid strain from Koppert. TRIANUM is not only useful [...] each factor will depend on the kind of pathogen present, the ratio of pathogens to the biocontrol agents, the strains and the host plant. Kenyan rose growers [...] Effect on Productivity One of the direct effects of efficient nutrient and water uptake by the plant is seen in a vigorously growing crop that can support

• Are you getting value for your money?

  September 29, 2017

  of tools for biological control. Trianum, is one such example of a product based on a beneficial fungus -the unique T-22 hybrid strain of Trichoderma harzianum [...] products, Trianum is one hundred percent natural and thus safe for the people and the environment. How TRIANUM Works Trianum is applied in the root zone, where [...] strengthens the plant by promoting a healthier root system and inducing the plant’s own defense system at the root and shoot level. By facilitating the absorption

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  with a high population of pests and diseases. The quicker the lifecycle of the pest or pathogen, the higher the likelihood for resistance. Why is biocontrol [...] action. A mode of action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease. For example, if a pesticide blocks only one characteristic of the pest [...] mode of action, the pest must develop a new way to counter the biocontrol. A good example of this is Trianum ( Trichoderma harzianum ) which has multiple