• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  January 1, 1970

  hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day above 30° C has an immediate effect [...] flower temperature might also play a role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn into a marketable fruit when it is pollinated

• NODOKARE_LSC_0-0-5__FPL__v.1.0_23.12.12_.pdf

  January 1, 1970

  interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended. Storage and Handling: This product contains a preservative but should be stored [...] fertilizers. When interaction is unknown, a “jar” compatibility test is recommended. DIRECTIONS FOR USE STORAGE Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight [...] and continue throughout the entire growing period. Use NODOKARE™ as a supplement to a well balanced crop management program designed to maximize quality

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes remain in a dormant state until [...] because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on the final product, which was affecting [...] These beneficial nematodes , Steinernema feltiae , have been a growers' tool for effective biological control of thrips and sciarid flies for over 50 years

• FAQ Nematodes

  January 1, 1970

  conditions, a nematode will first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment is thus strongly dependent on how quickly a nematode has found a host. Is [...] their energy reserves, stay alive in the soil for a few weeks and look for a host. 3. Regulatory Do I need a spray license to apply nematodes? Nematodes are [...] need to be packed in a carrier material. This biodegradable carrier material allows a good solubility and a long shelf life for a living product. Is the

• Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

  January 1, 1970

  is 100% biodegradable. It’s a natural, living solution with a long shelf life in the fridge,’ Michel concludes. ‘Yes, I would recommend it to anyone who [...] invasion so it is fully included in the treatment programme. It’s a must have!’ ‘I had some difficulties with codling moths and leafrollers at the time [...] agriculture and Capirel nematodes helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  The adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite considerably. Adult females are half a millimeter in size, [...] Oops, an error occurred! Code: 20260420130537ad806fc3 Event: fc22a8dbbaa042f0b2439dc52a841b22 [...] all stages of its lifecycle. It starts with the eggs, which are as round as a ball. These eggs produce larvae, which have just six legs. To begin with, they

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  combat the pests they target. Ambushing nematodes lie in a soil layer or a leaf and wait for a pest insect to pass by. When the prey passes by, the nematodes [...] outdoor vegetables such as cabbage, baby leaves, and lettuce. Click here for a full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives [...] regarding temperature windows, tolerating both cold and hot temperatures, with a special adaptation for heat and drought resistance since they can be applied

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  by 2030. This way we reduce waste for our customers. It is a huge challenge, and we are on a journey championing eco-friendly solutions where we can in [...] World Environment Day is an annual event celebrated on June 5th, serving as a global platform to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and [...] fostering sustainable practices in our operations. Plastic pollution poses a severe threat to the environment and ecosystems worldwide. Every year, app

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan of only one and a half to two millimeters, while the largest butterfly can be as [...] They’re also masters of hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them, we’ve made a helpful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths [...] they’ll start to squirm and quickly lower themselves down to the ground on a thread of their own silk. The caterpillars of Tuta absoluta ( tomato leaf miner

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  2022 – a year that still finds us with an ongoing pandemic, conflict in Ukraine and other parts of the world, accelerated climate change, and a rising [...] environment.’ Xrarm and the tower of hope Xfarm a local social project in Puglia on more than 50 hectares, is a great example of social farming. Global an local [...] rising cost of living. World Food Day is a day on which to think about ways to achieve food security for everyone. ‘Now that we are increasingly involved in