Sugar cane

jointed internodes. These are rich in sucrose and can reach heights of between two and six metres. The sucrose is extracted in mill factories to be processed [...] from sugar cane for 80%, with the remainder made from sugar beet. As a tropical and subtropical crop, it requires plentiful rainfall for a period of more [...] to the tall perennial true grass genus, Saccharum , of the family Poaceae . In terms of production quantity, it is the world’s largest crop. Over time, sugar

Koppert Foundation

Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture and improvement [...] y of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting projects for smallholder farmers providing [...] providing education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop management supporting local Koppert employees with their personal social

Mirical

clean, dry rock wool slabs, in Diboxes or on leaves. Make sure the material is not disturbed for at least a few hours Introduce in clusters of at least 50 [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal temperatures for Mirical are above 20°C/68°F [...] Adult predatory bugs and nymphs actively search for their prey and suck them out. The skin is left behind in its original form. Pack size 500 adults and nymphs

IPM app

interface, also for touch-screen Manage pests for multiple locations Add treatments and check efficacy Easy communication via one portal For more information [...] has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production and increased [...] insight into pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps to reduce costs for pesticides, due to a highly

Spider mites and other mites

yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced p [...] such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the leaves affect the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental [...] fast reproduction makes early detection and continuous control essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of spider mites

Mango

from some species of trees, mangoes can be harvested for 300 years. It takes three to six months for mangoes to ripen. [...] rest of the world and it has become one of the largest cultivated products in the tropics. Mango trees grow up to 35-40 meters (115-131 feet) tall and its

Angular leaf spot

overwinters in plants and dead leaves, that become the primary source of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop in new transplants [...] resistant to desiccation and can survive well in dry leaves or leaves in the soil, but not independantly in the soil. Under humid conditions, bacteria ooze [...] during the day and cold nights, in combination with high humidity or presence of water. These conditions occur mostly in the spring if it rains or when

Citripar

Application Use a pen or sharp tool to make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label [...] itself. Hang the tube on a place out of direct sunlight. Leave tubes in the crop for at least two weeks. Carry out adequate ant control. Dosage The dosage [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The parasitic wasps

Consumers

and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient [...] and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild. Koppert supplies various species of parasitic wasps [...] Microbiological solutions In addition to beneficials and pollinators, microbial products such as bacteria and fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production

Aphids

by aphids in tomato in this way, as is the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in cucumber. How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid infestations in crops, you [...] harmful pests in greenhouse and field crops, causing plant stress, virus transmission and yield loss. Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining [...] solutions for aphids, professional growers can achieve consistent pest management, maintain crop quality, yield and sustainability. Solutions for aphid control