Black sigatoka disease

produces both ascospores and conidia. The ascospores are wind-dispersed over longer distances, the conidia are splash-dispersed within the crop. Both types [...] with new conidia or grow across the surface and infect adjacent stomata. Both types of spores can germinate within two or three hours under humid conditions

Western flower thrips

is the most important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both viruses affect a wide range of plants [...] prepupal and pupal instars do not feed and only move if disturbed. In the adults both pairs of wings are fully developed. Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to [...] plants, and often a single host plant may be infected by both viruses.

Koppert One

of pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural enemies and pollinators. Our Side [...] app precisely evaluates the harmfulness of various pesticides, considering both direct impacts like mortality or hindered development from eggs or pupae

Impatiens thrips

leaf tissue. Adults are found on both upper- and undersides of the leaves. This species of thrips is relatively large. Both males and females are dark brown

Potato/tomato psyllid

minor pest until it was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly, the latter causing the greatest concern and proving [...] purple-top disease in potatoes and permanent yellowing disease in tomatoes, both of which are very harmful to the affected crops. Lifecycle and appearance

About Koppert

microbials that support, protect, and strengthen crops. Improving plant health both above and underground. Since 1967, we’ve been helping growers worldwide cultivate

Broccoli

like a tree and branches out from a single thick, edible stalk. Broccoli (both the head and the stalk) can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.seed

Tobacco aphid

peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp [...] cycle and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When

Maize

in Kenya. It is also the country's main staple food and is cultivated by both small and largeholders. Every part of the maize plant has economic value:

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from [...] completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological