Fusarium spp.

damping-off. On the foot of the stem, brown discolouration occurs. Infected glumes and kernels become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red [...] years in the soil, and on crop residues of infected plants, as chlamydospores (thick walled mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed [...] material (seed can be treated effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses

Black leg of seedlings

Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings. Infected plants lag in growth. Seedlings fall over (‘damping-off’). In slightly older plants, [...] leaf tips turn yellow, for example in flower bulbs. At first, the plants recover during the night, but later the plants wilt irreversibly. In potted plants [...] similarly damaged spots. On the infected plant, new sporangia with zoospores are formed, that allow the disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores

Phytoseiulus persimilis

development stages only feed on smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity [...] except for the resting period in the larval and nymphal stages. On plants, the oval eggs are usually deposited close to, or in a spider mite colony. They [...] mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory

Cyclamen mite

that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host [...] smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. [...] Phytonemus pallidus ) can occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Damage symptoms The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating

Mealybugs and scales

look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mealybug control products in action. More mealybug control videos How to get rid of mealybugs [...] are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest [...] mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured

Thripex Technical Leaflet

Application • Turn and shake the bottle gently before use • Bottle: Press in the center of the cap to open the dosage hole. Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute [...] It is recommended to carry out a small field test to monitor the effects.’Thripex in vermiculite’ is the safest product for sensitive crops. Biological [...] therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Storing them for a period can have a negative impact on their quality and

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided the consultant. You can act more promptly.’ A threshold [...] faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert dashboard. You can very quickly generate analyses in the form of clear [...] methods available to me.’ Locations, greenhouses, departments The grower can use the greenhouse editor in the Natutec Scout app to program in the actual layout

Fusarium wilt

blight in cereals and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side [...] vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life [...] oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants

Nature's Perfect Pollinator

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Anthurium

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. The actual [...] actual flowers on the spadix are surrounded by four stamens and they have many pistils. These flowers are both bisexual and protogynous, which means that [...] that the spadix is going through a female phase first. A male phase follows after about a month. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform