Knowing & recognizing

new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes [...] find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens [...] between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics

Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

instars or eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds of thrips as well as whiteflies and spider mites . In the presence of prey [...] over time than other generalists. Now available in larger bottle counts. Substitute with Swirski-Mite in high temperatures. Hybrid IPM Programs Tropicals [...] Thrips go crazy when pollen is around—WFT fecundity is approximately 4x greater in the presence of pollen. Armor Up With Amendments An efficient defense comes

Amblyseius andersoni

Amblyseius andersoni is also available in breeding sachets ( Anso-Mite Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the [...] white. Adults are about 0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and [...] laid on the underside of leaves, often in the axil of veins. They are oval, white and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are

Microflora SA leaflet

Improves yield • Enhances plant growth • Improves availability of nutrients in the soil • Augments to absorption/uptake of nutrients in the soil. • Improves [...] drip, in-furrow seeding and planting, seed treatment, growing substrate, and spray applications. Important! Microflora SA is not registered in all states [...] is recommended for production in agriculture, greenhouses, nurseries, and hydroponic systems. Can be applied to adult plants, cuttings, seedlings and transplants

A NatuGro Case Study

Case Study INTRODUCTION In 2015, Koppert selected a strawberry field in Central Coastal California, among other fields in this region, to test the a [...] as a modifier of physiological processes in plants, the exact processes and pathways have not been elucidated. In principle, chemical communication occurs [...] increase • The largest yield gains were in the first 6 weeks and the last 7 weeks of harvestIn accordance with yield, plants treated with the NatuGro system produced

Citrus

that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions of Asia and the Malay Archipelago. Some citrus species have been present in the Mediterranean [...] . Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation. Today, in the United States, the [...] About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime

Pea

About 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

Anthurium

About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colors. However, the ‘flower’ is [...] anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colors and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular color. Other types include the obake [...] than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colors.

Pollination

anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers require insects such as bumblebees or flies to transfer [...] the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these [...] growers. Bumblebees work diligently seven days a week, from dawn to dusk, even in unfavorable weather conditions and protected environments. The Koppert hives

Pollination checklist tomato

viruses, plant diseases, pest infestations, insufficient or extreme growth, extreme climate conditions and the influence of chemicals on the plants or flowers [...] damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot, or at least in the shade, particularly during the warmest part of the day [...] and make it possible to check the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the transfer of enough pollen for pollination. Fruit setting takes place once