• Black leg of seedlings

  infection is the easy stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Black leg of seedlings Pythium belongs to [...] and very little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection [...] at the start by using higher substrate blocks for the seedlings In field crops: Avoid the use of fields with inadequate drainage or improve the drainage

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  brown. On the underside of the leave fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is actually the sporulation of the pathogens [...] Inside the plant, the pathogens produce haustoria, small organs with which the pathogen can take up nutrients from the living plant cells. The pathogens [...] For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this, the shorter the leaf wetness period that is

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  out of the soil. The soil blankets the roots which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To [...] make a prize winning Poinsettia, Koppert Biological System has a variety of tools to help ensure the perfect poinsettia every time. We start with developing [...] The Season to Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  usually white with a brown centre. In potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves [...] leaves and subsequent expansion of the wilt upwards. Cutting the stem at the foot shows whitish ooze with bacteria in the case of C lavibacter infection, but [...] 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

• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  customers with the best possible solutions. It's a commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no matter where in the world the products are [...] bumblebees, and microbials – all natural products – delivered to customers alive and kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task becomes [...] eco-friendly cool boxes with precise climate control in terms of temperature and humidity. That climate is specifically tailored to the needs of every individual

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  insight into the level of infestation.’ Respond quickly and accurately on IPM A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to [...] kinds of measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower [...] contact with the Koppert consultant using the Natutec Scout app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  supply of their favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development [...] nce of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop [...] decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful innovations came in the form of a breeding sachet. ‘Working together with multi-disciplinary teams, our [...] Groot adds. ‘The sachets have been a huge success, and we have managed to prolong the duration of their efficacy. It’s all about maintaining the moisture in [...] now and in the future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  touch with us today. Whether you need more information, expert advice, or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support you every step of the way [...] growth, and care for the ecosystem. From the field to your farm, Koppert delivers solutions you can trust, today and into the future. PhylloKare Plant health [...] Propagation Get Expert Guidance Ready to experience the power of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  beneficial. As a grower, you can increase the edge that the natural enemies have by ensuring that you introduce large numbers of them at the start of the infestation [...] tomatoes, for example, the infestation develops more slowly than in a crop like cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect [...] impacts the biological balance in the crop. Finally, there is a difference in the development speed between different species of spider mite , with one species