• Eggplant

  is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant and in South [...] Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. Botanically

• Trichoderma harzianum

  reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR). Absorption of fixed and non-fixed nutrients: [...] the availability of resources for pathogen growth and reproduction. Parasitism of pathogens: Trichoderma harzianum produces a range of secondary metabolites [...] on of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  create the necessary public awareness for the importance of plant health.’ Calling for papers The call for papers is now officially open and Koppert invites [...] a wide range of topics: Threats to plant health Plant health practices Plant health innovations The future of food In line with our aim of bringing a diverse [...] supply, reduce poverty, and protect the environment. The call for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference that will take place at the World Forum

• Broad mite

  indication of an attack of broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ), is the appearance of dark brown edges at the base of young leaves. In case of a mild [...] caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites show a preference [...] undersides of young, expanding leaves. Symptoms of an attack remain visible several weeks after the mites have been removed. Life cycle and appearance of Broad

• Chrysanthemum

  Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant is [...] northeastern Europe and the majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed [...] or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus consists of many hybrids and an extensive range of cultivars that are produced for commercial, horticultural

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits and reduces the chances of the fungus taking hold [...] over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions are unfavorable, the damage can get out of hand. To avoid this, it's important to know [...] know the following 'Botrytis facts'. Botrytis is also called 'grey mold'. This name indicates exactly what the fungus looks like: grey powder on leaves,

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  the city of Rotterdam, after which a plot of grassland near Berkel en Rodenrijs was purchased for the construction of a three-hectare, state-of-the-art [...] took care of the purchase of the location and the permit application process. Following a year and a half of preparations, the construction of the production [...] beginning of 2019, and the second phase has recently been completed. A lot of preparation went into the project, as Peter Maes explains: "We had lots of sessions

• Anthurium

  lasting flowers that come in a variety of colors. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an altered leaf (also called spathe) with many flowers on the spadix [...] phase first. A male phase follows after about a month. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colors and heart-shaped spathes.

• Soybean

  America) or soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy pod [...] pod, that grows clustered in small bunches of three to five pods. Each pod measures between 3-8 centimetres long (1-3 inch) and contains two or four seeds [...] protein produced per acre than when planting other crops. Major producers of soybeans are Argentina, Brazil and the United States. Soybeans are now an

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of sensitivity differs [...] or reduce any allergic reactions caused by the type of products mentioned above. Which products are of concern? This concerns the predatory mites , feeder [...] differs per person. Allergy problems can occur within just a few weeks of the first moment of contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed