• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  proud to have been heavily involved in the design and manufacture of the Natutec Drive from the beginning, and I am looking forward to seeing this in practise [...] all-encompassing Natutec Drive takes centre stage Koppert have again demonstrated an outstanding level of innovation and prowess in the development of its latest [...] bly one of Koppert’s most advanced and sophisticated mechanical application devices yet. It has been developed and extensively trialed over the last three

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  served edible and ornamental growers for more than 50 years. The new product is also based on P. persimilis, but this comes with several new and interesting [...] markets it serves. “We are continually looking at new and improved solutions for pest control, and Spidex Vital® is a great example of this,” commented [...] system is now fully operational, and comes with key benefits, such as greater production control, product reliability and consistency. The original system

• Inspired by Nature: New design, Same Trusted Quality

  February 6, 2023

  ly work to improve and find new solutions and services to face current and future challenges. We are confident that our new design will support our ambition [...] products and knowledge to restore the natural balance in their crops. Our holistic approach is what sets us apart. Improving plant health both above and underground [...] nature to find ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. Helping growers to support, protect and strengthen their crop with an integrated system of

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  that these elements are available and utilized at this stage, as they play an important role during flowering and fruit set. Boron, for example is actively [...] Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in [...] concentrations of trace minerals and calcium. Flower buds, embryo and subsequent blossom require zinc, manganese, boron and other trace elements in quantities

• Mealybugs and scales

  beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population [...] wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are [...] Biological control of mealybugs and scales Mealybugs and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that

• Wheat bunt

  General Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis only differ in one gene and easily hybridize. There is debate whether they should indeed be considered separate [...] They rupture at harvest and release black, powdery spores, that smell like fish, hence the common name stinking bunt. Life cycle and appearance of Wheat bunt [...] Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis survive as teliospores in the soil or on seed. These teliospores germinate in response to moisture and form basidiospores

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 4, 2019

  Flowering and Pollination – one of the most critical blueberry growth stages Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during [...] flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality [...] generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Flowering is the second critical period. The flowers on the blueberry bush will pollinate and set fruit in a 2-3-week

• Spider mites and other mites

  spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] this stage, they are fully developed, and their coloration and appearance become more distinct. The adults continue feeding on the plant sap and reproduce [...] weeds and other plants that may serve as a host for mites, and implementing a rigorous cleaning and disinfection program for all tools, equipment, and surfaces

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  necrotic areas in crown and root of strawberry. Plant development is slow, growth is retarded and rooting is poor. Transplants look weak and may die. It is hard [...] distinguish between Pestalotiopsis clavispora and Phytophthora cactorum. Life cycle and appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about [...] stress: Take runner tips at the right stage to avoid stress and make plants less susceptible Avoid extreme temperatures and water levels in rootzone Avoid overhead

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of [...] the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect [...] peas. The spots on leaves and pods are round, on the stems they are more elongated. The lesions are light brown, sunken and surrounded by a dark brown