Mushroom

fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several [...] these, Agaricus bisporus , is considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments. Several varieties of A. bisporus

Potato

word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe from [...] world, after maize, wheat and rice. Potato plants grow up to some 60 cm tall. Its leaves die after flowering, fruiting and the development of the potatoes.

Raspberry

raspberry to distinguish it from other raspberries, is a red-fruited species of Rubus. This particular plant species has its origins in Europe and northern

Apple

apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus Malus .

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

barbs. When a honeybee tries to withdraw its stinger, it tears loose from the abdomen, taking the venom gland with it. How to prevent bumblebee stings? Bumblebees [...] reduced by avoiding provoking them or making them aggressive. First of all, it is important to be calm when working with bumblebees. Do not wave your arms [...] couple of hours. This can occur directly after the sting, but more generally it starts after some hours. The swelling or itching may last for hours or even

Goat moth

is a pest of broad-leafed trees. It is most often found in birch, ash, willow and elm but can also attack fruit trees. It is widespread in Europe. Damage

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Potato aphid

North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly [...] In green individuals, this stripe is dark green, while in pink specimens it is dark red. This longitudinal stripe is specifically characteristic of the [...] The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew

Chrysoperla carnea

of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , when using it as a biocontrol product by observing its distinct physical characteristics at each stage: Egg stage: [...] insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family Chrysopidae within the order Neuroptera. Green lacewings [...] a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F). Feeding behaviour of Chrysoperla carnea

Greenhouse crop pollination

Greenhouse pollination is vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields [...] flagship product, Natupol , is a game-changer in horticultural pollination. It harnesses the power of bumblebees, nature's most efficient pollinators, to