Gummy stem blight

ascospores are the main source of dispersal of disease upwards in the crop and the conidia for spread of the disease downwards. How to prevent Gummy stem blight [...] cucumber, the most important symptom is internal fruit rot, which can only be recognized from the outside by the small narrowing of the tip of the mature fruits [...] a cucumis in cucumber causes brown lesions on the foot and higher up on the stem. On the lesions, golden-brown gummy drops occur, hence the name gummy

Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid in the plant tissue and [...] crown gall The primary source of infection by Rhizobium rhizogenes has not yet been defined. The assumption is that the bacteria survive in the soil, but [...] disinfection of tools, drippers, gutters etc. Adjust the work order in greenhouses to fit with the hygiene protocol Disinfect the nutrient solution in order to

How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

seedlings, resulting in production losses early in the cultivation process. The larval stage is the most dangerous stage for the plants, as the larvae feed e [...] challenge is the Delia antiqua , female onion flies lay their eggs near the base of onion plants. Hatching from the eggs, the larvae crawl behind the leaf sheaths [...] challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant damage to the roots and bulbs of onions and related plants, sometimes

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

s, departments The grower can use the greenhouse editor in the Natutec Scout app to program in the actual layout of his greenhouse. The software then provides [...] major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee [...] few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold value

Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops [...] Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle [...] After discovering the first larvae of the bean seed fly, Frank decided to use Capirel . Integrated pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes

Biological seed treatment

abiotic stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. Positive attributes of microbials depending on the organism. An overview: [...] colonize the roots and protect the crop during the entire growing season. Seed treatment increases the availability of plant nutrients in the root system [...] applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are available to the seed when

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iPM app

intuitive user interface. The Dashboard gives the grower insight into pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting [...] efficacy and optimized timing of biological applications. These factors increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and [...] information Check out the Koppert iPM DEMO Koppert iPM app Install the iPM app from the iTunes store, or Google Play store. Login with the credentials below

Social responsibility

promoting sustainable agriculture, we not only safeguard the environment but also enhance the health of the end users, and communities worldwide. We are contributing [...] safety while we play a vital role in safeguarding global food security for communities around the world. Embracing the Future Forward sustainability strategy [...] Global MarCom Manager of Koppert, shares his passion for driving change towards a future defined by sustainability, emphasizing the need for 100% sustainable

Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

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