• Strawberry

  so-called garden strawberry or Fragaria x ananassa , is nowadays extensively cultivated for its tasty fruit. The particular species of strawberry is a well-known [...] the genus Fragaria (collectively referred to as the strawberries). Technically speaking, the strawberry is a so-called aggregate accessory fruit. This means [...] same ovaries. The so-called ‘seeds’ (achenes) that are visible on the strawberry’s skin, are in reality the ovaries of the flower with a seed inside. R

• Koppert Kenya lightens up IFTEX 2016

  October 11, 2018

  turnout and great interest that our visitors expressed in our products and solutions. The core agenda for Koppert Kenya was to communicate and inspire [...] warm and welcoming environment. A lot of our visitors expressed great feedback on the quality of Koppert products and appreciated our reliability and pr [...] visual experience with a full wall screen showing educative and lively videos that captivated and entertained our visitors as they learnt more about our solutions

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider [...] Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get right down to [...] Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he tells us. ‘Spidex Vital immediately gets to work on tackling spider mites and hot-spots, the

• Mealybugs and scales

  beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population [...] wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are [...] reduces photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars.

• Spider mites and other mites

  spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] weeds and other plants that may serve as a host for mites, and implementing a rigorous cleaning and disinfection program for all tools, equipment, and surfaces [...] mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly

• Air blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution [...] surfaces and full field distribution - high-tech cultivations with mono-rail or pipe-rail Airbug : hand-held blower - full field distribution - low and mid-tech [...] material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field distribution and for specific

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's health and water quality and availability are intricately connected [...] year's theme, ‘Soil and Water,’ echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as [...] resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  NoPath is safe for the environment and workers. It offers both prophylactic and curative control on both downy mildew and botrytis . It reduces reliance on [...] conditions and climate inside the greenhouse. This is primarily because the development of the two diseases is affected by climate and to a great extent varietal [...] environment, and the Pathogen) leads to the occurrence of the disease. Therefore, holistic disease management looks at managing these three factors and avoiding

• Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

  February 27, 2024

  sustainable livelihoods and rural transformation. While on the production side, small farmers lack information on innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises [...] appropriate technologies, and increase their transfer and uptake, thereby enhancing rural livelihoods. Building capacities in ICT and other emerging digital [...] technology and finance for the co-creation of knowledge. 2. Enhance advisory services to harness digital technologies and tools for scaling up agricultural

• How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

  May 7, 2025

  Fusarium spp., Sclerotinia spp. and Microdochium spp., but also to improve root system development, nutrient uptake and plant growth. Due to its unique [...] solid phase compounds (e.g. Rock Phosphate, MnO 2 , Fe 2 O 3 , and Metallic Zinc), and in some cases chelate various plant nutrient compounds. Further [...] effects of efficient nutrient and water uptake by the plant is seen in a vigorously growing crop that can support more yields and better quality. It is for