• Angular leaf spot

  most important, but also all types of vascular tissue of the crown can be infected, creating a look similar to that of a Phytophthora fragariae infection [...] and form a secondary source of infection. They are dispersed by rain, irrigation water or handling of the plants. Infection of the plants happens both passively [...] diseased or stressed plants. How to prevent Angular leaf spot Use clean propagation material and disease-free seed Remove sources of inoculum such as dead leaves

• Early blight

  occur at the side of the stem. Life cycle and appearance of Early blight From the primary infection of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread to the flowers [...] infection of the leaves. Survival can be several years, up to eight years for several Alternaria spp. Typically, Alternaria causes early blight of potato [...] dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs at temperatures from 2-4 °C up to 28-30 °C (optimum temperatures lie

• 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

• Lettuce

  About Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves [...] a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies. Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya

• Panoramix-GR

  opened. Keep out of children’s reach. Panoramix-GR is stable for 24 months from manufacturing date. Note: Percentage of actives are subject to vary or change [...] microbes in the soil and near root zone. Application of Panoramix-GR Broadcast homogeneously to the plant’s root zone. Granules can also be applied by [...] When to use Panoramix-GR? Panoramix-GR is a natural product for soil application. It contains Phosphobacteria, soil probiotics and prebiotics which act

• Herbs

  the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried. Spices derive from other parts of herbal plants and are often dried seeds [...] fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’ Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through

• Horiver Rollertrap

  thrips , leaf miners , fungus gnats. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polyethylene [...] width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod or other expedient through the center opening of the roll which [...] staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap mid run to provide additional support. It is recommended to replace the Rollertrap after 10 months

• Common bean

  Wild varieties often tend to grow upwards, however many types are identified as ‘bush beans’ or ‘pole beans’, depending on how they grow. Kidney beans, [...] pinto beans, navy beans and wax beans belong to this group. Recommended for you The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy [...] About The common bean (also referred to as the string bean, field bean, flageolet bean, French bean, garden bean, green bean, haricot bean, pop bean, or

• Parasitic wasps

  imbalances and outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitic wasps control pests? Parasitic wasps employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitization [...] Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific species of parasitic [...] reproduction. It's important to note that not all species of parasitic wasps engage in host feeding, and the primary method of pest control remains parasitization

• 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)