• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  ’ Positive Image In fact, it's strange that fungi and bacteria have such a negative image. The reality is that the useful ones have the upper hand. As a [...] soil-borne diseases. The plant is also teeming with organisms, inside and out, the function of which is not yet known in many cases. What's certain is that [...] recent increase in caterpillar problems, this hero from history is once again in the spotlight today. Bacillus subtillis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens – parts

• Cucumber

  on Pests Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants BioSulfur-S: [...] but also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pests in cucumber Aphids Aphids [...] Pest Management (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and productivity

• New Packaging

  shown that the Tryco boxes worked just as well as the Styrofoam boxes. In some cases, they outperformed the Styrofoam packaging in maintaining the required [...] is being banned in many cities and towns. The bans could impact the future of Styrofoam shipping in general. To be one step ahead of the issues and controversy [...] Michigan, and Georgia. The boxes were packaged with temperature data loggers on the inside and outside of the boxes. Plus, we inspected the product at each

• Corn

  domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy stalk of the corn plant [...] year (in terms of weight) than of any other grain. Recommended for you Trianum can hold its ground Harness the added value of nature's helpers The nematodes [...] seeds. Corn kernels often serve as starch in cooking practices. Nowadays, corn is extensively cultivated all over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes;

• Strawberry

  Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard [...] strawberries a prime target. The female fruit flies lay their eggs below the surface of the berries, and the hatched larvae feed on the fruit, causing damage [...] feed on the strawberry leaves by piercing the plant cells and extracting the sap, leading to the characteristic stippling or yellowing of the foliage.

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  Program IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach Koppert IPM app The How and Why of IPM NatuGro in strawberry [...] differences between the various supermarket chains in the UK, but in general they are highly critical of their suppliers and the quality of the products. Dutch [...] here in the Netherlands and other countries in Europe. The use of the flower in Christmas floral displays makes it a sustainable market, as Dutch growers

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  to find the larvae. In some crops, you will find them mainly in the heads of the plants, while in others they tend to be in the flowers or on the leaves [...] identify the thrips problem, the better the chance of success in eliminating it. Detecting the larvae requires practice. Considering how small the larvae [...] to detect thrips in good time. Sticky traps are a useful tool in monitoring the development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  Knowledge and innovation in the field of organic agriculture will be in the spotlight for three days. GreenTech Summit The GreenTech Summit will be held [...] an informative and inspiring role in the horticulture industry. Join us at GreenTech 2018 and visit our stand 240 in hall 8. Register here for your free [...] technology and innovation for the production of vegetables, fruit and flowers. TOFF Besides the leading companies in the sector, GreenTech this year also

• Predatory mites

  chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate species [...] prey on the larvae of fungus gnats in the soil, preventing them from turning into adult fungus gnats. Predatory mites packaging Predatory mites in bottles

• Hop

  About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They [...] hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are