• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  potato, it is tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results from bacteria moving from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants. The bacteria [...] turn grey-brown. This disease can be distinguished from Clavibacter by the bacterial slime produced from wounds, which is not seen in Clavibacter -infected [...] and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish it from Verticillium or Fusarium wilts. Life cycle and

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  dispersed by rain and wind and by humans and tools. Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change [...] resulting from the Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid in the plant tissue and causes a genetic change in the plant. How to prevent [...] Adjust the work order in greenhouses to fit with the hygiene protocol Disinfect the nutrient solution in order to prevent biofilm growth inside the irrigation

• Pepper

  plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically grown as summer annuals. Pepper plants are propagated by seeding direct [...] technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment. Recommended for you [...] The pepper plant (genus Capsicum ) belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild

• Swirski-Mite LD

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 500 sachets. Each sachet contains [...] LD depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  you’ll also have to be constantly alert to the unwanted interactions: one pathogen can make it easier for another to strike. This applies to Botrytis , too [...] , or bacteria to strike. Hard to identify Botrytis is a necrotrophic fungus: it lives off dead material. But this dead material is from the host plant [...] alone don’t cause many problems, can transmit Botryti s from sick to healthy plants. If they go on to eat soft plant tissue, they create entry points for the

• Pepino mosaic virus

  quickly in tomato crops due to its simple, contact-based life cycle. Entry The virus enters plants through small wounds caused by handling, pruning, or harvesting [...] and plant debris, leading to further spread if hygiene is insufficient. Protection against PepMV with V10 An effective strategy to protect tomato crops against [...] significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production worldwide. Due to its rapid spread and impact on fruit quality, effective prevention and management

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  fungicides are normally needed to control root disease. Long lasting protection Trianum works preventatively and needs to be applied to the crop as early as possible [...] Topped by mildew and Botrytis A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system Trianum is a biological fungicide product that protects crops from soil-borne [...] retarding effects, Trianum allows crops to grow healthily, resulting in increased uniformity and reduced wastage from sub-standard plants. The unique mode

• Beneficial nematodes

  search for potential insect hosts. They are attracted to their hosts by detecting chemical cues emitted by the insects, such as carbon dioxide, heat, and specific [...] cuticle areas. Some nematodes release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside [...] dies due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial

• Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing the Rules of the Game?

  September 8, 2026

  infestation and lose valuable time to intervene. To make matters even more complicated, the damage can resemble injury caused by other thrips species or even [...] step in any successful management strategy. Severe damage caused by Thrips parvispinus. By the time visible symptoms like these appear, significant economic [...] problem. As a result, many IPM professionals are shifting their focus from reacting to infestations toward anticipating them. The question is no longer: "How

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Recommended for you Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mites Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly [...] over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 100; 500 sachets. Each sachet