• Bacterial canker of tomato

  potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and subsequent expansion of the [...] discolouration of the vessel tissue appears, especially when cutting the tubers. This discolouration is round, hence the name ring rot. Life cycle and appearance [...] then growing into the vessels of the plant. Plant growth is inhibited and the plant wilts because the xylem vessels become blocked. The bacterium can survive

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  Jeremy Webber, has an article in the March issue of GrowerTalks. In Aphids—Go Time he discusses key points about the main types of aphids growers are most [...] including the melon or cotton aphid , green peach or tobacco aphid , and the potato aphid , and how to identify them. This information is critical right [...] right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the very start of the season. Jeremy Webber rose through

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of hide-and-seek [...] for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as many as 150,000 species worldwide. The group is very uniform in appearance [...] through four stages of development: egg, caterpillar (larva), pupa, and butterfly. Caterpillars emerge from an egg deposited on the plant by the butterfly or

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  centers in every part of the world. Continuous research brings new insights: the level of disease suppression in the soil, for example, is extremely important [...] production cycle and other factors. They help with planning (up front) of the introduction schedule over the growing season. Customizing the ideal integrated [...] bacteria which naturally improve the growth and productivity of plants, while strengthening the natural resilience of crops against diseases that are mainly

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  other ways depending on the crop. The best tip we can give growers is that prevention is better than cure. Fusarium wilt is an incredibly difficult disease [...] Growers worldwide have to deal with the soil-borne fungal disease Fusarium wilt . As the name suggests, wilting is the most common symptom, but this soil-borne [...] identify at the start. Fusarium often strikes when a crop is weak, but there are also varieties of this fungus that can devastate entire crops, as was the case

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  customers even closer to the core of the organization. Through regionalization, Koppert is positioned to address the unique needs of growers and farmers worldwide [...] Oosthoek is responsible for the region of South Europe and Middle East Africa, while Jurjen Boeringa is responsible for North Europe. Ready for the future [...] BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, The Netherlands — Koppert, world market leader in biological crop protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive team

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  Nevertheless, it is advisable to be prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various types of thrips exist [...] Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. They can feed on large amounts of leaves, causing damage to the crop in this way. The species of caterpillar [...] several variants of this insect. Mealybugs suck the sap out of plants and weaken them. The sugars in the sap are secreted out again by the bugs and form honeydew

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  systems are playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated crop [...] Your goal as a business is to produce an abundant, top-quality yield. However, climate change, changing regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection [...] enemies above and below ground Implementing an ICM system is quite complex and requires a long-term vision. Your soil is your most important asset: keeping it

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  explains. A number of markets From planting a cutting of the parent plant to harvesting the product, the cultivation of cannabis is a process that takes [...] Koppert is only active in countries that have legalized the cultivation of cannabis. However, the challenge now is finding the best way to serve the growers [...] g in the potential of Trianum and the NatuGro product range for use in the cultivation of cannabis. Furthermore, we have to do an amazing job of organizing

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil and is 100% industrial compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial compostable’ [...] development together. There is a growing demand for controlling this devastating pest the biological way; Spical Ulti-Mite is part of the futureproof solution [...] Spical Ulti-Mite Greater certainty for the biological control of spider mite – that is what you will achieve with Spical Ulti-Mite . This 100% industrial