• Glume blotch

  temperature above freezing when water is available. Conidia require a minimum of 5 °C for germination. Primary infection is mostly by ascospores or conidia on [...] emerge in a pink slimy substance. The conidia are released at high relative humidity (RH). The optimum temperature for germination of the conidia is between [...] General Parastagonospora nodorum (Phaeosphaeria nodorum) is a fungal pathogen of wheat , barley and ryethat induces yield and quality losses. Damage symptoms

• Biological seed treatment

  stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. An overview of positive attributes of microbials depending on the organism: [...] exposure of growers to chemicals and lessens their impact on the environment. The potential exposure of the soil to agrochemicals is also limited in this [...] Cedress) have a clear effect against pests or diseases (biotic stress). What is biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment consists of active ingredients

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  onset of such problems include a shortage of prey, a high population of bugs (more than 100-150 per plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato [...] Although plant sap is necessary for Macrolophus pygmaeus to develop well, it is insufficient for full development of a population. When females are only [...] Macrolophus pygmaeus for pest control Macrolophus pygmaeus is a key predatory bug for biological pest control of whitefly , Tuta absoluta and spide mites

• Angular leaf spot

  most important, but also all types of vascular tissue of the crown can be infected, creating a look similar to that of a Phytophthora fragariae infection. [...] leaves and form a secondary source of infection. They are dispersed by rain, irrigation water or handling of the plants. Infection of the plants happens [...] lesions on the underside of the leaf. They enlarge to angular spots, often limited by the small veins. The distinctive feature is the way the lesions look

• Fusarium spp.

  appearance of Fusarium spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops [...] Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] Fusarium solani is a complex of many species, who collectively have a very broad host range. F. solani causes foot and/or root rot of the infected host

• Encarsia formosa

  to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] wasp is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] control of whiteflies may be insufficient. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa Encarsia formosa is a parasitic wasp renowned for its effectiveness

• Verticillium wilt

  Start with clean soil or substrate by heating it at a temperature if at least 65 o C for a minimum of 30 minutes Use clean seed, tubers or cuttings Grow [...] The symptoms may occur only in parts of the plant. Cutting the stalk horizontally reveals a slight discolouration of the vessels, brown or greenish, but [...] fungus infects the roots of plants, directly or through wounds caused by for example nematodes. The fungus then grows into the vessels of the plant and produces

• Natutec Drive

  product is a unit with a patented release system to disperse material into an airstream for distribution through tubes over crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable [...] Tailor-made system for every situation Benefits of Natutec Drive Quality of coverage Accuracy for multiple products and densities Uniformity of distribution [...] which has been used for Natutec Drive is exactly the same technology as which has been used for Natutec Drone. This specific technology is patented.This technology

• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  programme complexity. The production of a diverse range of plants often leads to a much wider range of pests that require a mix of ICM solutions to keep pests below [...] Airbug® is advisable. Due to the greater variation in environmental conditions in HNS growing in polytunnels, there is also a potential role for cultural [...] increase in the number of plant species being grown. Since many of these plants have their own specific crop protection needs, there has been a concurrent increase

• Pepino mosaic virus

  use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants [...] What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production [...] effective prevention and management are critical for maintaining yield and marketability. PepMV is a highly contagious plant virus that primarily affects