Which crops can benefit from biological crop protection? Which crops can benefit from biological crop protection? Biological crop protection can be…
ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal and pupal instars can be recognized by their…
but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more…
species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or…
miners can rapidly infest cucumber plants, leading to reduced photosynthetic activity and compromised foliage integrity. Mealybugs Mealybugs can be a…
attention during critical growth phases. Can crop monitoring and scouting be adapted for small-scale farming? Can crop monitoring and scouting be…
mining the leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in…
growers can limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various beneficial organisms can be used…
and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of…
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