• Beneficial microorganisms

  Once attached, the spores germinate, penetrate the cuticle, and colonize the insect's body. Internal damage: Once inside the insect, the fungus proliferates [...] examples of beneficial microbes are the fungi Akanthomyces muscarius , Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae and Isaria fumosoroseus and the bacterium [...] internal damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually

• Rhizoctonia solani

  visible. They fall off the plant onto the soil and thus increase the pathogen density in the soil for the next crop. The mycelium grows in a typical way, with [...] On the diseased areas, sclerotia can be seen, but they vary in size and colour and are therefore not a good feature to determine the cause of the disease [...] plant parts that are in or close to the soil. Early infection of the growing tips of the roots shortly after germination causes death of seedlings (‘damping-off’)

• Fytofert-S: Spray smarter. Grow stronger.

  experience the power of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and minimizing pest damage by getting in touch [...] optimize growth, and care for the ecosystem. From the field to your farm, Koppert delivers solutions you can trust, today and into the future. Plant health [...] to be gentle on beneficial insects and respectful of natural enemies, it helps preserve ecological balance in the field Grow healthy : Key nutrient for

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  symptoms of Grapevine powdery mildew Symptoms of grapevine powdery mildew vary according to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection [...] bodies) attached in the bark crevices and plant debris. In spring, chasmothecia release ascospores during periods of favorable temperature and moisture, initiating [...] while shoots and flowers exhibit stunted growth and poor fruit set. During berry development, the pathogen colonizes the epidermis, causing the skin to lose

• Vine mealybug

  damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves [...] secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced [...] reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. The vine mealybug causes direct and indirect damage. If the population

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] effectively and as they lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital [...] cause real problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  given after one and two weeks using the Airobug from Koppert. "This way we have a number of strong armies in our crops at the start of the finishing process [...] or more stringent rules, but in the lack of uniformity in legislation. "Customers are increasingly limiting the number of products that they will allow [...] Pieter. Entonem and Stratiolaelaps scimitus products are also used at the start. An astonishing result The approach is virtually the same in the propagation

• Plant Health

  crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play pivotal roles in maintaining optimal [...] phytohormones, aid in stress adaptation and promote root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake, and photosynthesis efficiency. Humic and fulvic acids: enhancing plant [...] development Humic and fulvic acids, vital components of humus, improve seed germination, seedling growth, and biomass development of roots and shoots. They

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus limonicus can feed on eggs, crawlers and larvae of whiteflies and first and second instar [...] laid on the underside of leaves. They are oval, white, and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs [...] cycle of Amblydromalus limonicus The life cycle of Amblydromalus limonicus consists of the following stages: egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and adult

• Tomato leaf miner

  roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate [...] percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the leaf and pupate there, sometimes on the upper surface but more commonly on the underside. The late third instar [...] bacteria enter the plant tissue via the feeding spots. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: