• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  people’ took place on December 22, and the upcoming 2 nd session will focus on soil health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top [...] New session on February 2 puts the spotlight on soil health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series [...] importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote speakers shine their light on various aspects of plant and

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  results are promising. At René’s farms, spider mites and thrips can effectively be controlled with the use of beneficials. Aphids, however, are a different [...] companies were standard crops that were started later than on René’s farms. The experiences gained at his farms could immediately be put into practice at the [...] the other companies. ‘Much was learned at all four companies and we are clearly on the right path,’ Guido Roozemond concludes. A Leap in the Dark René

• Powdery mildew

  Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant surface, new conidiophores are formed, structures which contain [...] stomata. Conidia are the main means of dispersal. They are dispersed by wind, as are the ascospores. In general, powdery mildew fungi are not very resistant [...] Powdery mildew symptoms are fairly similar in all plant-pathogen combinations. The symptoms are white fluffy colonies, first and foremost on the upper side of

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  Koppert and CABI Collaborate on Making More Biological Controls Available Know-How and Knowledge Sharing is Just One Pillar of Koppert's Mission for a [...] advice on integrated pest management to local farmers. Other key areas of intended collaboration between CABI and Koppert as part of the MoU are: The creation [...] needed most. ‘CABI has a strong presence in Africa and Koppert Kenya and CABI are collaborating in a number of areas in East and West Africa. Validating each

• Flies

  conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation [...] flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila , Drosophila suzukii [...] recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their

• Beetles

  Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their hard [...] species feed on growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems, but in other species also feed on leaves. Adult beetles cause damage by feeding on fruits [...] variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds

• Thrips

  Movement: Thrips are strong fliers and can move quickly between plants. They are often found on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. Damage: [...] adults feed on all aerial parts of the plant and are fairly mobile. Immediately after hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside [...] hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more than 6,000 known species. Most are harmless, some are predators, and fewer than 20 species can cause

• Whitefly

  because they are typically white or yellowish in color, and they are often found on the undersides of leaves. Whiteflies are not true flies but belong [...] hardens. The growth of hairs on the insect depends on the leaf: the longer the hairs on the leaf, the longer the hairs on the insect. In other words, the [...] Learn more about What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are a group of small, winged insects that belong to the family Aleyrodidae. They are called "whiteflies"

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  what the best conditions are for pollination. Of course, these are approximations and should only serve as a guideline. There are differences between varieties [...] interactions in high temperatures This paper focuses on the impact of climate (temperature, radiation, humidity) on plants, pollination and bumblebees. Proper [...] couple of hours has a negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day above 30° C has an immediate effect on pollination. If the temperature reaches

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  mite and thrips are pests that are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural [...] natural enemies that are ready to help you out. Here are some of your options. Spider mite Although, the spider mite is always a threat, this doesn’t mean that [...] californicus . The younger stages of the spider mite are in particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl. The predatory mite is a tough one and