• Phytophthora blight

  January 1, 1970

  zoospores. The pathogen grows into the stem and on the plant surface and new sporangiophores (structures containing sporangia, a type of spores) with sporangia [...] from the root to the foot, but direct infection of the foot also occurs. Exudates leaking from growing root tips promote germination and attract the zoospores [...] is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil from infected plants. Dispersal in the soil happens via water, since the zoospores can

• Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

  January 1, 1970

  Dissolve the required amount of Vidi Fol in the appropriate amount of water for the device that is used The pH of the solution should be between 5 and 7 Application [...] separate tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and application of the product Always add Vidi Fol to the irrigation water after the sand filter [...] n: Shake container well before use Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the correct amount of Vidi Fol to the water Mix

• Oat

  January 1, 1970

  This important cereal is grown for its seed and is used in food production, as oatmeal and rolled oats, and most commonly in livestock feed, especially [...] often present in cold breakfast cereals, muesli and granola. The oat (Avena sativa ) is also called the common oat. [...] to boost their energy. It is mainly grown in temperate regions and is a nutrient-rich food. In human consumption is chiefly eaten as porridge but also used

• Tomato russet mite

  January 1, 1970

  (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages [...] they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin becomes coarse and turns reddish brown and the fruit itself is [...] growth is most rapid and affected leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life

• Whitefly

  January 1, 1970

  on the leaf: the longer the hairs on the leaf, the longer the hairs on the insect. In other words, the larva adapts itself to the structure of the leaf [...] throughout the period of larval development. In the second and third larval stages, both the legs and the antennae are reduced to one or two segments and are [...] coat the leaves and stems of infested plants. Sooty mold: Honeydew can also promote the growth of a black, sooty mold that can cover the leaves and stems

• Neoseiulus californicus

  January 1, 1970

  colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has been absent [...] persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental [...] al stages are the same as for other members of the Phytoseiidae family: egg, larva, proto- and deutonymph, and adult males and females. Adult mites are

• Natutec Airobreez

  January 8, 2025

  speed for the determined amount to be released Remove the cap of the reservoir Fill the reservoir with the material to be released and close the reservoir [...] Store the Airobreez and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airobreez can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers [...] Always charge the battery before use: the battery is fully charged when the light is green Place the battery to connect to the device Clip on the shoulder belt

• Open field pollination

  January 1, 1970

  role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful harvests and sustainable [...] among the most efficient and reliable pollinators. Their foraging activities enable the cross-pollination of plants, increasing genetic diversity, and promoting [...] instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits and vegetables, ultimately leading to increased

• Chrysoperla carnea

  January 1, 1970

  sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae grasp their prey from below and lift them in their jaws. The prey is injected [...] nectar and honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green lacewing [...] run over the body. Pupal stage: The pupae of the Chrysoperla carnea are usually separate from each other, but sometimes appear in groups when the population

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  January 1, 1970

  developed that have enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives [...] Asia, Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team to seek innovative [...] pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable road to learning and success The partnership between Koppert and Rancho Los Pinos spans over 20