• Leek

  weather permits, the leek is planted outside in the soil. Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and many varieties can be left in the soil during winter [...] About The vegetable leek is a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum , the broadleaf wild leek. In the past, many different scientific names were used to identify [...] of Allium ampeloprasum . The part of the plant that can be eaten is at times erroneously called a stem or stalk. This part is actually a bundle of leaf

• Spider mites and other mites

  During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: After the first molt, the mite larvae become [...] n of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs

• Partners with Nature

  October 11, 2018

  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 [...] direction as an organization a redefined mission was borne to channel the way: Koppert Biological Systems contributes to better health of people and the planet [...] Koppert Mission Movie to find out more. The world population is projected to hit 9 billion people by 2050. The big question remains to be, how do we produce

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  roots on the stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish [...] vascular browning is common with bacterial slime oozing from the cut. When the bacteria transfers to young plants through infected tubers, the wilting and collapse [...] signs of wilting during the day which may disappear in the early stages of infection. Under conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant will wilt

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  ora ) is used to control the larvae stage of various beetles and weevils Enormous potential The potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition [...] Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips! The cost-saving potential [...] skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  there for the rest of their larval development. The fourth larval instar, when the red eyes of the adult whitefly become visible, is also referred to as a 'pupa [...] Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips! The cost-saving potential [...] belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. In protected crops, the most common species are the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum, and the tobacco

• Eastern Orchards’ Success With Koppert’s Sustainable Avocado Farming Solutions

  February 5, 2025

  Sustainable farming is at the heart of modern agriculture, and Eastern Orchards is a reputable farm leading the way. This 52-hectare avocado farm established [...] quality and export compliance. The fruit fly puncture the fruits skin to lay their eggs. Once hatched, the larvae feed on the fruit flesh, damaging it and [...] established in 2020, is dedicated to producing high-quality avocados for export. The farm prioritizes sustainable practices that ensure long-term soil and

• Cucumber

  About The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates [...] in India. The plant’s cultivation history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping [...] Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against

• Tomato

  Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against [...] minimal to no resistance risks Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive [...] against thrips! The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal

• Onion

  About The onion ( Allium cepa L.) , also referred to as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively [...] species of the genus of Allium . The onion plant is usually a biennial or perennial plan. When cultivated however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual [...] harvested at the end of its first production season. Onions are popular and therefore cultivated and used for cooking all around the world. Their flesh is pungent