Spinach

oleracea ) is an edible flowering plant of the Amarantha family that originates in Asia. It is consumed as vegetable and is rich in iron. It is grown as a vegetable [...] vegetable worldwide and growths to a height of about 30 cm. It is eaten fresh, steamed or boiled and has a high nutritional value.

Sweet pepper

Sweet pepper About The sweet pepper, also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species [...] dark purple and brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers [...] peppers. Red coloured peppers also contain twice as much vitamin C than green peppers. Recommended for you

Eggplant

in South Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. [...] Solanum melongena ) is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant [...] Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is classified as a berry. The fruit contains many small and soft seeds. These seeds taste rather bitter, because

Greenhouse whitefly

whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted [...] es: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight [...] excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the

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Allineare le linguette (A) con le tacche (B). 2. Inserire l’anello a palette nell’apparecchio. A B A A B B 7.3.4 Rimozione dell’anello a palette Prerequisiti [...] device in a work environment. If you use the device for a different function, this is misuse. 2.2 Approved user • • The approved user is a person that [...] clamp (A) to the device (B). 2. Push the clamp against the device until you hear a 'click' sound. A B 7.3.8 Release a clamp 1. Pull the clamp (A) away

Amblydromalus limonicus

Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] Amblydromalus limonicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 25 °C (55 and 77 °F). It is not effective above 30 °C (86 °F) and is sensitive to relative [...] that even at temperatures as low as 14 °C, it maintains high egg-laying and predation rates. Under fluctuating conditions, such as 16 hours at 16 °C and 8

Trichoderma harzianum

ic effects on plant pathogens, such as fungi, bacteria, and nematodes. Trichoderma harzianum is often applied as a biocontrol agent to protect crops against [...] make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to absorb. As a result, it provides a natural and environmentally friendly [...] . When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases. If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular ap

Pea

vegetable is a bright green colour, sometimes yellow or purple and widely grown as a cool season vegetable crop. Immature peas are consumed as a vegetable [...] This popular vegetable is a round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a pea flower and carry

Green peach aphid

peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young

Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

important difference between a floral and a foliage IPM program is the flowers. Thrips go crazy when pollen is around—WFT fecundity is approximately 4x greater [...] Limonica: One Mean Mite Released to the American market a decade ago, Limonica is a meaner mite for a badder bug like Thrips parvispinus . The most versatile [...] parvispinus . Predators such as Spidex ( P. persimilis ), Spical ( N. californicus ), Limonica ( A. limonicus ), Swirski-Mite ( A. swirskii ) and Cryptobug-L