• Pepino mosaic virus

  symptoms The impact of a PepMV infection for the tomato grower is variable. Several factors contribute to this variability. The genetic identity of the virus [...] eventually return later in the season. This means that damage can be more severe during a certain period of the year, with 50-60% non-marketable fruits. [...] different levels of aggressiveness in the plant and, as a consequence, in the severity of the symptoms and the damage they cause. For example, there are very

• Powdery mildew

  white fluffy colonies, first and foremost on the upper side of the leaf. In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In pepper, the fluffy [...] of the leaf. On the upper side, yellow spots are noticeable. In case of a severe epidemic, the fluffy colonies also appear on the upper side of the leaves [...] the leaves. In most crops, the white colonies later turn brown or grey. Severely affected leaves may turn yellow, curl up or drop off. Life cycle and appearance

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  powdery mildew vary according to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection. Early signs manifest as chlorotic (pale green to yellow) [...] skin to lose elasticity. This frequently leads to berry cracking, which severely compromises fruit quality and serves as a primary entry point for secondary

• Asian citrus psyllid

  citrus psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening [...] in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North America, it has spread through [...] oviposition begins about 1 or 2 days after mating and adults live for several months. Females psyllids lay more than 800 eggs during their life cycle

• Mushroom

  food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several species of macrofungi (fungi which bear fruiting structures that are large [...] people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments. Several varieties of A. bisporus are grown commercially, including whites, crimini

• Grape downy mildew

  conditions, infecting leaves, shoots, and young berries, often resulting in severe yield and quality losses. Infections during flowering and early berry d [...] turning brown and necrotic as the disease progresses Premature leaf drop in severe infections, reducing photosynthesis and vine vigor Shoot and tendril symptoms

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  Società Agricola Gandini Antonio in Guidizzolo, Northern Italy. ‘We examined several dead larvae under the microscope and observed dozens of parasitic nematodes [...] chemicals used in our greenhouses. Società Agricola Gandini Antonio supplies several high-end supermarkets and we want to offer a constant, safe and sustainable [...] pest chemically in our tomato crops. The problem got worse with the ban on several chemical products, while the demand for produce with low or no residue grew

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  scale. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe damage in your crop and can have a significant impact on your yield. It [...] Rhyzobug Lifecycle of Rhyzobug Rhyzobiius lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured scales species. It is easy to see what they have eaten by checking [...] directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha (for outdoor cultivation) in several applications depending on the degree of infestation.’ Everything you need

• Strawberry

  quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops are also susceptible to several diseases, including bacterial diseases, Botrytis , Fusarium , Phytophthora [...] mildew. These diseases can weaken the plants, stunt their growth, and cause severe damage to both foliage and fruits, if not properly managed. Implementing

• Broad mite

  sporadic brown discolouration caused by cork formation. When plants are severely attacked, the growing tip can be killed, plant growth stops and, in time [...] open at the site of deformation. Flowers are often discoloured, and with a severe attack, deformed. Extensive damage can be caused by relatively low populations [...] undersides of young, expanding leaves. Symptoms of an attack remain visible several weeks after the mites have been removed. Life cycle and appearance of Broad