Fusarium wilt

life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chl [...] place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off from the tap root. How to prevent Fusarium [...] General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , [...] tools. "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects [...] Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial insects and their

Capsanem

yellow to brown, but may be difficult to find due to rapid degradation. Pack size 50 million - 2 sachets of 25 million. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million [...] few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pests are generally difficult to find. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Infected [...] a rate of 250,000 to 500,000 nematodes per m² for soil application and 1 to 3 million nematodes per liter for foliar applications (application to run off)

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

very wide range of potential host plants. Damage symptoms In potato, field symptoms of Ralstonia solanacearum are wilting and yellowing of leaves and stunted [...] it is tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results from bacteria moving from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants. The bacteria can [...] conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free propagation

Damping-off

the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate [...] flagellae, which enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to the growing roots of young plants and move towards them [...] soil or substrate in the absence of plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these do not harm plants. How to prevent Damping-off Use resistant

Beneficial microorganisms

where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial microbes are the [...] damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it [...] produces more spores, which can be released into the environment to infect other pests. Advantages of microorganisms in agriculture No harmful residue Unlike chemical

Botrytis

fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato [...] plants, the cuttings die due to carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey mould ( Botryotinia [...] weakened or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate

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Macrocheles robustulus

structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Macrocheles robustulus is 15°C (59°F). How to use Macrocheles robustulus The predatory mite Macrocheles [...] used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips [...] insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. Feeding behaviour of Macrocheles robustulus Predatory mites pierce their prey

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps scimitus [...] adults prey mainly in the upper 1-2 cm of the soil. Adult females consume up to 4.5 thrips pupae per day. Life cycle of Stratiolaelaps scimitus Stratiolaelaps [...] structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus is 15°C/59°F. How to use Stratiolaelaps scimitus The predatory mite Stra