Grapes

cultivars of the Vitis vinifera are the basis of wine production around the world. All the usual wine varieties are made from (different) types of Vitis vinifera [...] About The common grape vine ( Vitis vinifera ) is a species of Vitis . The plant comes originally from the Mediterranean region, central Europe and so [...] in Morocco and Portugal, southern Germany and Iran. The grape is the fruit of this plant and is actually a berry. Grapes are consumed fresh and they are

Whitefly

fatter, and the cuticle hardens. The growth of hairs on the insect depends on the leaf: the longer the hairs on the leaf, the longer the hairs on the insect [...] growth is obstructed by the stiff hairs. As soon as the red eyes of the adult whitefly are visible in the fourth larval instar, the stage is referred to as [...] found on the underside of young leaves where they lay their eggs. If the plant is shaken, the adults fly up, and then return to the undersides of leaves

Apple

its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus Malus . Currently, more than 7,500 known varieties of apples are being [...] ly there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored cultivars. The skin of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have [...] thousands of years, before European colonists introduced the tree to North America. The deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated

Pepper weevil

they are already present on the crop, the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another [...] off. When you see fruit on the ground, it is clear that the crop has been very severely damaged. Lifecycle and appearance of the pepper weevil Newly hatched [...] inside an immature fruit, they move towards the middle of the mass of young seeds; whereas, when they hatch inside the flower bud, they feed on immature pollen

Fly pollination

What is fly pollination? Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees [...] plants or when the amount of produced pollen is low. Lucilia flies can be easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Lucilia sericata also is known for [...] in combination with a high rate of activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid. The fly pupae are mixed with sawdust

Western flower thrips

finally the adult insect. The eggs of the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks [...] crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Western flower thrips [...] buds. Compared to the prepupa, the pupa has longer, more developed wing buds and longer antennae that are curved back over the head. The prepupal and pupal

Maize

domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy stalk of the maize plant [...] maize is extensively cultivated all over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; there is more maize produced every year (in terms of weight) [...] About Maize or corn ( Zea mays subsp. mays ), is a large grain plant that divided in six main types: flint corn, dent corn, popcorn, pod corn, sweet corn

Pollination checklist outdoor

it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering [...] to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the hives evenly throughout the plot for maximum results. The recommended number of hives is dependent [...] released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This is necessary

Cress

high. The upper part of the plant has many branches. Land cress ( Barbarea verna ), or American cress, is a biennial herb and belongs to the family of Br [...] distinguish it from similar plants, is an edible herb and its cultivation around the world is growing fast. Garden cress is genetically related to watercress [...] Garden cress is in some regions also known as mustard and cress, garden pepper cress, pepperwort, pepper grass, or poor man's pepper. Garden cress is an annual

Turf and grass

and football fields, turf provides the perfect base for a wide variety of sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for r