• Capsanem

  Pressure-compensated irrigation systems are recommended. If not available, spray or drench applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatron/Venturi [...] m² for soil application and 1 to 3 million nematodes per liter for foliar applications (application to run off). Always check the product label for more [...] solution for Nesidiocoris in France Recommended for you Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management

• Cucumber

  fruit, therefore in botanical terms they are classified as berries. However, like tomatoes and squash, cucumbers are often regarded, prepared and eaten as [...] as vegetables. Cucumbers consist of water for more than 90%. Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological [...] fight against thrips! The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with

• Fusarium wilt

  suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different formae speciales which are each [...] whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations [...] Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host plants

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant will wilt soon after the first symptoms appear. When conditions are less conducive for disease development [...] not use cut potatoes for propagation, since cutting tubers can increase disease incidence with up to 250% Quarantine measures are in place, including a [...] plants. Damage symptoms In potato, field symptoms of Ralstonia solanacearum are wilting and yellowing of leaves and stunted plants. Inside, vascular browning

• Common bean

  that has been cultivated already for a very long time. Wild varieties often tend to grow upwards, however many types are identified as ‘bush beans’ or ‘pole [...] wax beans belong to this group. Recommended for you The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy Boost Soil Health Naturally:

• Phytophthora blight

  cells which are resistant to desiccation) or mycelium. Zoospores are formed from the overwintering structures which infect the host. Zoospores are spores with [...] of Phytophthora blight Phytophthora species are very destructive organisms belonging to the Oomycetes and are therefore strictly speaking not fungi. They [...] temperatures between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs

• Botrytis

  increases, for example when cut flowers are harvested and put into cold storage. Wounds can also provide the fungus with sufficient moisture, for example [...] nutrients. On the infected area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few [...] mould’s ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) most common symptoms are grey-brown lesions. The lesions occur on leaves, stems, fruits and flowers

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 19, 2024

  Solutions Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow Healthy Soils [...] Predatory mites are known to control a variety of pests including spider mites , thrips , whitefly and fungus gnats. Some predatory mite species are specialized [...] pest outbreaks by creating an environment where pests are less likely to thrive. Predatory mites are often used preventively before a pest is known to be

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  Solutions Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow Healthy Soils [...] Whiteflies are moth-like insects belonging to the family Aleyrodidae . Whiteflies are not true flies but belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together [...] the division Sternorrhyncha. In protected crops, the most common species are the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum, and the tobacco whitefly

• Plant Health

  these natural defense mechanisms. Harnessing biostimulants for optimal crop growth Biostimulants for nutrient uptake and stress tolerance Biostimulants, comprising [...] blocks for plant performance Amino acids, as biostimulants, support plant growth in stressful conditions by directly delivering building blocks for protein [...] Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic