• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  approach is clear to see: the company uses ten different beneficials for its two sites in Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft [...] perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the c [...] first five weeks. In the interim, the crop is treated with a bacterial preparation. Internal cultivation adviser Jan Mulder explains, ‘It is essential that

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical [...] makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It invades [...] solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range

• Parasitoid wasps

  wasp reaches maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitisation [...] Parasitisation is the primary means by which parasitoid wasps control pests in agriculture. This process involves the parasitoid wasp laying its eggs inside [...] eventually killing it. These wasps are highly specialised, with different species targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  Airobug and Koppert’s know-how. This is not just a product, it’s a complete system. It is built around the Airobug which is the principle delivery system [...] achieved by manual labour in such an efficient and timely way. It is a great labour-saving device, giving about a 75% reduction in time spent applying the [...] when compared with manual application.” Leaders in mechanical application “Koppert is the world leader in the development of mechanical application devices

• Black root rot of cucurbits

  survives in the soil and is a strong saprophytic competitor, which means it can rapidly colonize ‘clean’ or sterilized soil and substrate. It aggregates [...] conditions for years in the soil, but little else is known about the life cycle. The fungus is dispersed by water, air and soil particles. How to prevent Black [...] away. Infection in the early stages of the crop results in stunted growth and smaller leaves with an intense green colour. Severe infection in this stage may

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager [...] pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine how many oak processionary caterpillar moths were still present in areas where different management methods [...] nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect

• Protected vegetables

  making it easier for growers to comply with legal requirements. Common pests in vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of [...] these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable crops Vegetable [...] and thrips. Diseases in vegetable crops There are different types of diseases in vegetable crops that cause harm to the plants and its fruits. Common vegetable

• Leaf stripe

  graminea is monocyclic, which means there is only one disease cycle during the cropping season. The fungus is seed-borne and this systemic infection is the [...] the death of the leaf. The leaf splits at the end which makes it look shredded. This is typical for this disease. Infected plants may be stunted and heads [...] infection does not occur at soil temperatures above 15 °C. How to prevent Leaf stripe Produce seed in semi-arid environments without irrigation, to decrease

• Angular leaf spot

  overwinters in plants and dead leaves, that become the primary source of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop in new transplants [...] . This bacterium is very resistant to desiccation and can survive well in dry leaves or leaves in the soil, but not independantly in the soil. Under humid [...] nights, in combination with high humidity or presence of water. These conditions occur mostly in the spring if it rains or when sprinkler irrigation is used

• Plant Health

  standards. Nurturing plant-soil interaction Understanding how plants interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between [...] play pivotal roles in maintaining optimal plant growth. A balanced metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience [...] mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability to form structurally complete compounds, such as carbohydrates