• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  capacity by 12% in 2017. The company’s R&D department is hoping to announce a new feature to their Natupol range before the end of this year. Oops, an [...] beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on [...] feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination and Growing Lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  ´ when the degradation finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or [...] example, is left on a dry, bare soil bed, it does not have the right conditions to degrade within the same specific timeframe. As a result the whole process [...] researched. The sachet quality is not only important for the time that it is being used by our customer in the crop, it also plays a role in the total production

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  Thrips is a big enemy for many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling this insect is something [...] When laying eggs, the female damages the plant. Such damage can lead to a deformation. 7. Action is needed: if measures are not taken, the thrips population [...] arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic nematodes. 9. The thrips don't like the cold and will rest in a hidden

• Pepino mosaic virus

  strategy to protect tomato crops against Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is the use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild [...] against PepMV US1. This approach is based on the principle of cross-protection, where: A mild virus strain occupies the plant It prevents infection by more [...] What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production

• Beneficial nematodes

  within a few days. The host becomes immobile and eventually dies due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying [...] release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside the insect host, the nematodes [...] crops. How to apply nematodes The application of beneficial nematodes is a straightforward process that ensures they come into contact with the target insects

• Biological seed treatment

  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 [...] results in a lower exposure of growers to chemicals and lessens their impact on the environment. The potential exposure of the soil to agrochemicals is also [...] abiotic stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. Positive attributes of microbials depending on the organism. An overview:

• 253498 Koppert Amylorid 5lb 81173543 BK.indd

  reasonably fit for the purposes referred to in the Directions For Use, subject to the inherent risks, referred to above. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE [...] on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being withdrawn from the supply tank when the irrigation [...] additives), test the combination on a small portion of the crop to be treated to ensure that a phytotoxic response will not occur as a result of application

• Trichoderma harzianum

  pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases. If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P [...] harzianum has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to absorb. As a result, it provides a natural [...] Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around the roots.

• Plant Health

  resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability to form structurally [...] they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete [...] Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic

• Aphidius colemani

  development is complete the larva spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow [...] behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information [...] causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new