Raspberry

from Rubus idaeus or horticultural derivatives of hybrids of R. idaeus and R. strigosus. The fruit of the raspberry plant is red, tasty and sweet but t [...] is a red-fruited species of Rubus. This particular plant species has its origins in Europe and northern Asia, but nowadays the fruit is being extensively [...] regions. In North America, the variety Rubus idaeus var. strigosus , is usually regarded as a distinct species, namely the Rubus strigosus (American Red

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] product present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, guaranteeing the final consumer [...] owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão which cultivates about 40 hectares of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically

Pepper

damage or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology [...] The pepper plant (genus Capsicum ) belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild [...] mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically

Pea

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 numerous peas. The vegetable is

Tropicals

whereas in other countries this group of plants is often referred to as ‘Green Potted Plants’. In colder climates north of the equator, tropical plants are often [...] About The definition of ‘Tropical Plants’, are plants that grow naturally in a tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas [...] outside during the warm, sunny months. Commercially, tropical plants can be grown in colder climates, but they must be grown inside of greenhouses and

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop [...] crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and the application greatly contributed to the condition of the [...] Since the establishment of Società Agricola Gandini Antonio in the 1950s, the company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can recognize the different life stages of the gall midge Aphidoletes [...] starts predigestion of the body contents. The larva then sucks out the body fluids, leaving the dead aphid hanging by its snout from the leaf to turn brown [...] directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink [...] explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode

Mushroom

toadstool, is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy [...] edible fruit bodies of several species of macrofungi (fungi which bear fruiting structures that are large enough to be observed with the naked eye). They [...] sold in supermarkets have been commercially grown on mushroom farms. The most popular of these, Agaricus bisporus , is considered safe for most people to eat

Orius insidiosus

predators, capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: [...] mites . It also feeds on pollen. The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages of thrips are preyed on. Adult females [...] lla occidentalis) per day. Life cycle of Orius insidiosus Growers can recognize the different life stages of the predatory bug Orius insidiosus when using