Lettuce

sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often [...] and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies. Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Healthy

Herbs

flavouring dishes or food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts [...] fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’ Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through

General Conditions Koppert

person for whom the Buyer is liable or to whom the Buyer is obliged to pass on the requirements, instructions, Advice and manuals. I n the event that Koppert [...] Dissolution of the Agreement 11.1 Without prejudice to the provisions in the previous articles and the law, Koppert is entitled to suspend the performance [...] Destination : the location where the Natural Enemies, Pollinators and/or Products are to be delivered in accordance with the agreement, if the delivery is not made

Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

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 [...] described by the disease triangle below: Figure 1: The disease triangle Figure 1: The disease triangle The nexus of the three elements (Susceptible host, Conducive [...] can be 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

Koppert Celebrates Golden Jubilee

by over 700 guests from across the world. The Dutch King, Willem-Alexander, graced the event and officially opened the Experience Center; that will display [...] with the deployment of predatory mites against a spider mite infestation. It proved to be a successful solution that led to the foundation of the company [...] witnessed in the following decades, lifting the company from pioneer to a global market leader in biological crop protection solutions. From the humble beginnings

Nopath

container well before use Fill the tank with half of the required amount of water Add the required amount of Nopath Stir well Add the remaining amount of water [...] Application Nopath can be applied via drench or drip at the base of the plant around the roots or sprayed on the plant canopy. Do not apply Nopath with fogging [...] does not remain in the irrigation system during the night but ends up in the substrate instead Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation system

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Neoseiulus cucumeris

pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris mites actively seek out and prey on the first instar larvae [...] Thripex , Thripex-V). Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use o Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole o Bucket: Use a spoon

Two-spotted spider mite

to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty [...] as more cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. In tomatoes and cucumbers, as little as 30% damage of the leaf surface can [...] to loss of the crop. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can get completely covered with such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and

Neoseiulus californicus

colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has been [...] more effectively over the longer term. Neoseiulus californicus for pest control Neoseiulus californicus is used for the control of the following pests: Spider [...] persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental