Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid in the plant tissue and causes a genetic change in the plant. How to prevent Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown [...] and tools. Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting [...] nutrient solution in order to prevent biofilm growth inside the irrigation system Prevent contact between the plant roots and the gutters in greenhouses

Rhizoctonia solani

stage. It was long believed to be a sterile fungus, but recently it was discovered that the fungus produces basidiospores. These spores don’t play a role [...] that is very persistent in the soil. It overwinters as mycelium or sclerotia in the soil and on crop residues. It is also seed-borne. Thanatephorus cucumeris [...] diseased areas, sclerotia can be seen, but they vary in size and colour and are therefore not a good feature to determine the cause of the disease. Life

A NatuGro Case Study

A NatuGro Case Study INTRODUCTION In 2015, Koppert selected a strawberry field in Central Coastal California, among other fields in this region, to test [...] of the NatuGro system for the purpose of yield increase in field grown fresh market strawberries. The NatuGro system comprises of a combination of products [...] physiological processes in plants, the exact processes and pathways have not been elucidated. In principle, chemical communication occurs between individuals

Natutec Drone Leaflet - Koppert

while In Koppert’s workshop, the technique was proven to work. you can attach anything to a drone and then have the drone This was then tested in a hangar [...] le for Three substantial requirements were set for the technique. the Airobugs, among other things) to work. First, it had to be possible from a technical [...] efficiency. In the end, it labour shortage and rising labour costs, there was already a turned out that we could use this drone in the open air to demand

Biological Pest Control

friendly products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management [...] or parasitoids, to control invasive pest species. This method is typically used when a new pest species poses a significant threat to agriculture or ecosystems [...] method is often used in agricultural settings to address immediate pest problems. For instance, growers might release predatory mites to control spider mite

Diamond back moth

suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the [...] species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface [...] the bud. In cauliflower and broccoli, pupation may occur in the florets. Initially, the pupa is pinkish-white to pinkish-yellow and changes to brown before

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

damage to fruits, and it requires an abundant prey population to sustain its effectiveness. It is not recommended for use in gerbera cultivation due to potential [...] highly effective against whiteflies, it struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds of the plant, [...] L3-L4 whitefly larvae stages for parasitism and targets L2 larvae for host feeding. Egg placement: Deposits a single egg in each host larva. Pupal stage:

Bumblebee pollination

pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing [...] effective in protected environments such as greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive [...] products have been tried and tested to give you effective, affordable and sustainable solutions which satisfy customer demands. Best value for money All

Apple

introduced the tree to North America. The deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most [...] characteristics. Ripe apples usually have a red, yellow, green, pink, or russetted coloured skin. Additionally there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored [...] is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate from Asia and Europe and were grown there for thousands of years

Tomato looper

Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa [...] found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is primarily a foliage feeder but it also attacks fruits [...] leaves. The caterpillar passes through 6 instars. It has a green head capsule and a yellowish-green body with a clear yellow longitudinal stripe on either side