• Grey mould

  es unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and still germinate when the RH increases, for example when cut [...] weakened or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate [...] and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential

• NatuGro in strawberry

  growers were able to increase their yields by 5 percent or higher, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar spent [...] growers who have tried the system have managed to increase their yields by 5 percent or higher. Ideally suited for California growing conditions, the NatuGro [...] Koppert has done so for 50 years. It all started when cucumber grower Jan Koppert and his son Peter decided to dedicated themselves to finding an alternative

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Finish Clean with an [...] or they are not effective enough to keep the balance. These organisms then become pests which need to be controlled to prevent damage. Native organisms [...] greenhouse vegetable growers began to realize this was not the way to continue and introduced the use of natural enemies to control pests. Since greenhouse

• Open field pollination

  leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce a lot of nectar. For early blossoming crops

• Plant Disease Management

  accessible to plants. These natural alternatives to chemical fungicides enhance soil health, increase crop productivity, and contribute to environmental [...] threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and environmental damage. As we face increasing pressure [...] agricultural crops and ornamental plants. For successful biological disease control, it's vital to understand how host plants and pathogens interact closely

• Beneficial nematodes

  guideline on how to apply nematodes (always check the label for detailed application advice): Choose the right nematode species tailored to your specific [...] Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes or beneficial nematodes, are microscopic [...] no residue How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work:

• Rhizoctonia solani

  visible. They fall off the plant onto the soil and thus increase the pathogen density in the soil for the next crop. The mycelium grows in a typical way, with [...] fusion site die. To complicate matters further, subgroups can be distinguished within AG’s. The different AG’s are more or less specific to the pathogenicity [...] isolates are pathogenic, many isolates are purely saprophytic soil inhabitants. How to prevent Thanatephorus cucumeris Sterilize the soil or substrate (chemical

• Pollination

  the optimal pollination required for increased fruit set and enhanced crop uniformity, ultimately driving profits for growers. Bumblebees work diligently [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops [...] of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  determined to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen is an inspiration for others striving for more [...] at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from [...] products, he also sees opportunities for traditional methods to evolve. Moreover, consumers are becoming increasingly critical. Society expects more and

• Acadian

  every 1-4 weeks from harvest to dormancy. Applications can be made either foliar or to the soil. Apply 3-5 days prior to an anticipated plant stress. Other [...] Use ACADIAN® Liquid Seaweed Concentrate to increase desirable yield and quality, enhance overall plant nutrition, support plant establishment and development [...] rainfall or sprinkler irrigation. Use a surfactant for maximum dispersal and leaf adherence. Application rates for permanent crops should be adjusted based on