• Aphids

  species and their stage of development. Some species may have distinctive markings or stripes on their bodies. Movement: Aphids are slow-moving and tend to [...] cause damage to leaves, stems, and flowers by piercing the plant tissue and sucking out the sap. This can result in stunted growth, curling or distortion [...] aphids can inflict various types of damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As

• 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 [...] biological solution with which we have confirmed an increase in plant resistance to soil fungi, achieving greater vigour and, consequently, obtaining a higher [...] consumer zero residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  This method, which leverages natural predators, parasites, and pathogens to manage pests and diseases, offers significant cost-saving benefits when incorporated [...] biocontrol and its economic potential Biological crop protection, often called biocontrol, involves using living organisms to suppress pests and diseases [...] such as crop yields, prices, and the costs associated with pesticides or alternative management strategies, to estimate costs and benefits. In some studies

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the [...] converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus [...] plants are in the greenhouse, it is not easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations may therefore occur in the greenhouse

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

  production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute [...] contribute 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 [...] successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better quality food, Chula Brand

• Caterpillars

  leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plants and directly affects [...] contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many species cause damage to crops. The most harmful [...] on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore

• Herbs

  often have savory or aromatic characteristics and are used for flavouring dishes or food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between [...] herbal plants and are often dried seeds, berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’ Recommended [...] between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried. Spices derive from other parts of herbal

• Knowing & recognizing

  microorganisms have led to new practical solutions for growers. This updated edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants [...] biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes that sharing this knowledge [...] 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

• Angular leaf spot

  similar to that of a Phytophthora fragariae infection. Life cycle and appearance of Angular leaf spot Xanthomonas fragariae overwinters in plants and dead [...] happens both passively and actively. Infection and disease development are favoured by temperatures around 20 °C during the day and cold nights, in combination [...] such as dead leaves In field-grown tomato and pepper, rotate fields to prevent infection from volunteer plants and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the vicinity

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