• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  Trichoderma fungi in Trianum are quite persistent. Especially once the fungal mycelium has 'conquered' the roots of a crop, there is little that moves [...] diseases and pests The Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum is incredibly hardy. It can be used in combination with many other products, and even the [...] important to check whether a combination of biological and chemical agents is a wise choice. Does the combination boost both agents, or does it inhibit one or

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  that keep the farm going. In-field the Koppert Consultant is a skilled information source who has access to a wide range of experts and industry practices [...] Cannabis aphid (Phorodon cannabis) is one of the most aggressive species encountered in any crop. Koppert has spent millions in R&D finding the best solutions [...] and settings used in their area or used in cannabis cultivation. This allows us to know what pest pressures are currently problematic in any specific region

• Black leg of seedlings

  General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress [...] substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle [...] Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings. Infected plants lag in growth. Seedlings fall over (‘damping-off’). In slightly older plants,

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  enables our company to remain a global leader. Koppert Biological Systems is currently the leading provider of biological solutions in hydroponic vegetables, [...] him over a decade of greenhouse experience, adding his expertise to an already impressive team of hydroponic technical support specialists here in the US [...] will be transitioning into this key position for KBSI. The hydroponic market is a core focus for KBSI, and we are confident that Jeremy and his team will continue

• Grape downy mildew

  magna C2c Maky is known for its ability to produce a wide range of bio-active compounds involved in microbial interactions. When used as a lysate, these [...] downy mildew or grapevine downy mildew, caused by Plasmopara viticola , is one of the most important diseases in wine and table grape production worldwide. [...] primarily as oospores in fallen leaf litter, though in milder climates it can also persist as mycelium within infected buds and canes. In spring, oospore g

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  treatment isn't effective. But don't panic: after a week, you'll likely see a clear reduction. Using a magnifying glass, you can check whether the predatory [...] leaves. If you see a few walking around on each leaf, you know you're on the right track. Supplementary Feeding for Predatory Mites If there is too little food [...] Amblyseius swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite prefer fresh food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are

• iPM app

  disease management has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food [...] food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions [...] Systems, Inc. has developed Koppert iPM, a unique scouting software application, to assist growers with their in-depth integrated pest management program

• Environmental sustainability

  and promote biodiversity. Pollution reduction Addressing pollution in all its forms is fundamental to our sustainability agenda. Through our natural solutions [...] sustainability initiatives for the past five years. He is leading the company's initiatives in measuring the reducion of pesticide use at growers and expanding [...] Climate change mitigation At the core of our sustainability initiative lies a commitment to environmental stewardship. Recognizing the interconnectedness

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  Furthermore, infection is characterized by excessive root growth (crazy roots). In greenhouse vegetables, the roots overgrow the substrate and in severe epidemics [...] source of infection by Rhizobium rhizogenes has not yet been defined. The assumption is that the bacteria survive in the soil, but it is possible that first [...] dispersed by rain and wind and by humans and tools. Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change

• Koppert One

  protection Koppert One is your all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen biological crop protection . By combining expert knowledge [...] control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know when conditions are right for foliar nematode applications. By combining Koppert’s biological [...] Reduce the risk of unsuccessful applications Improve pest control results in the field Make confident, data-driven decisions The result? More consistent