Gummy stem blight

infected through the flowers. The newly produced ascospores are dispersed by air and the conidiospores by water drops, tools and hands of workers. The ascospores [...] cucumber crops: Remove all pots and plant parts from previous crop that may serve as inoculum source for the new crop prevent condensation on all plant parts at

Harness the added value of nature's helpers

crops. If you produce outdoor crops, you're at a huge advantage: the open air is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an [...] are bred for this purpose, but there are many more beneficials in the open air. Tips to help you get more out of natural enemies Make sure to use plant [...] best times to use which products. Soil is home to many natural enemies, such as predatory mites , beetles , spiders, and beneficial soil-borne nematodes.

Kris de Smet on predatory mites as a game-changer for horticulture in Almería - Original Stories

From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

Team Manager for Koppert US, as the featured industry expert in their Season 4, Episode 4 broadcast. The episode aired on May 14, 2026 and is available [...] when a plan is in place regarding timing, rates, and distribution strategies. As experienced growers themselves, Koppert’s ornamental consultants know how

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

conditions affecting both the plants/flowers and pollinating insects such as bumblebees. ovules Mature flower pistil stigma style ovary connective [...] the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable as it creates fluctuating yields that result in overall lower production. Differences [...] environmental temperature: Impact of radiant heat and humidity A glasshouse air temperature of 30° C at a humidity of 80% can still results in good pollination

The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

protection for you as a grower, for your employees, and for the sales chain. There’s a whole array of benefits! Benefits for you as a grower: IPM is a [...] is low. This is beneficial to the relationship with your retail customer, as you remain a valued supplier. Benefits for employees: Every employee is able [...] can go back to work in the crop straight away: there is no re-entry time, as with chemicals. The working environment is safer. Unlike chemicals, there

Black leg of seedlings

roots rot and very little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium [...] separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting spores which are resistant to unfavourable conditions,

Biosolutions for Propagation

After the inputs have rooted, the air dries out and the microenvironment changes. Koppert’s strategy adjusts accordingly, as each grower and facility handles

Grape downy mildew

The pathogen overwinters primarily as oospores in fallen leaf litter, though in milder climates it can also persist as mycelium within infected buds and [...] underside of leaves under humid conditions Spots turning brown and necrotic as the disease progresses Premature leaf drop in severe infections, reducing [...] practices play an important role in reducing disease pressure: Improving air circulation through canopy management and pruning Reducing leaf wetness by

Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

Delta, Canada - September 10th, 2025 As interest in how food is grown continues to rise, WINDSET FARMS® has partnered with Koppert Biological Systems to [...] together to produce delicious, high-quality greenhouse vegetables” The series aired in late August, currently reaching over 25,000 viewers and generating more