Early blight

the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive to infection. In greenhouses: avoid high RH. Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop [...] mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival can be several years, up to eight years for several [...] infection of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria

Garden chafer

of larvae can destroy plants under field conditions. Established crops are more resistant to damage than young plants or recently planted cuttings. The [...] who mate with females that stay close to the ground. Females start to deposit eggs into the soil at a depth up to 5 cm soon after mating. The eggs elongate [...] larvae can also feed on bigger roots. After the roots have been destroyed the larvae move into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants. Larvae can also

Shallot aphid

shallot aphid on strawberries invokes a strong host plant reaction. Infested plants become severely stunted when growth starts in spring. Petioles are shortened [...] Numbers of this aphid can build up even in winter and early spring when temperatures are still low. Winged forms are produced and migrate to other crops until [...] aphids often occur at the end of the storage period causing malformation of new plants. Life cycle and appearance of The shallot aphid Aphids have a complex

Fusarium spp.

one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels, which can be seen when the stems are [...] are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host plants. Three pathogens can be distinguished: Fusarium oxysporum ( Fusarium wilt [...] system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium species

Leaf stripe

Conidia are produced on the infected leaves when humidity is high and wind-dispersed to neighbouring ears where they can infect seeds at any stage up until soft [...] seeds can look healthy and do not necessarily show symptoms of infection. Soil temperature during seedling emergence is critical for infection. Soil temperatures [...] does not occur at soil temperatures above 15 °C. How to prevent Leaf stripe Produce seed in semi-arid environments without irrigation, to decrease the chances

Gummy stem blight

sly. The spores germinate when free water is present on the plant, at high relative humidity (RH) and on wounds. Leaves can be infected directly, through [...] Remove all pots and plant parts from previous crop that may serve as inoculum source for the new crop prevent condensation on all plant parts at all times [...] How to prevent Gummy stem blight Before cropping: Remove all crop debris and disinfect the greenhouse Choose a cultivar that is less susceptible to internal

Glume blotch

tubes can infect the leaves of the plants directly or through stomata. The lesions become visible after five to seven days. On the lesions, new pycnidia [...] water helps the fungus to reach the upper leaves and ears. Seed infection is enhanced by wet weather conditions during heading. How to prevent Glume blotch [...] is more efficient so the disease will spread faster Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

Maximize pollination in tomato

extremes outside this range can impede fruit setting. Maintaining plant health To maximize pollination success, it is essential to prioritize the health of [...] of bite marks diminishes to only one or two per flower, it is advisable to introduce a new bumblebee hive. Temperature and humidity considerations Bumblebees [...] are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process and achieve exceptional yields, harnessing the power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer

TRIANUM-G UK 060520

GENERAL INFORMATION TRIANUM-G® protects plants against infection by soil-borne pathogens via the root system. This can enhance the growth and development of [...] medium. Protected lettuce and baby leaf crops 15 kg/ha when drilling in furrows 25 kg/ha when planting in beds For other edible crops (tomato, cucumber, pepper [...] aubergine) when transplanting into the final cropping situation, apply 1 g of granules in each planting hole. Disease reduction The beneficial fungus Trichoderma

May beetle

remain in the soil until the temperature is high enough to emerge. Finally, when the rains arrive, the adults are encouraged to emerge in order to copulate [...] beetles are harmful to crops, since they feed on plant roots, resulting in visible water stress and ultimately ending in the death of the plant. From the third [...] aerial parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage