• Sugar beet

  consists of the root and a rosette of leaves. Sugar is formed by photosynthesis in the leaves and is then stored in the root. Sugar beets are the second only [...] belongs to the Altissima cultivar group of the common beet. Beta vulgaris (beet) is a plant which is included in Betoideae subfamily in the Amaranthaceae [...] ae family. The root of sugar beets contain high levels of sucrose. It has a conical, white, fleshy root (a taproot) with a flat crown. The plant consists

• 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

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization [...] this, synchronize the opening of bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight [...] natural pollination is insufficient. Remove snow from the greenhouse roof when possible. Energy screens and grow lights The use of energy screens in a

• Thrips

  a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With [...] hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] shape to the adults but are smaller and lack wings. One of the most distinctive features of thrips larvae is their characteristic "frass," which is a type

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  ‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop [...] crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and the application greatly contributed to the condition of the [...] Since the establishment of Società Agricola Gandini Antonio in the 1950s, the company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment

• 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

• Fortafol for Strawberry in Coir

  programmes Botanicoir® is a brand name that is synonymous with the production of high-quality fruit in commercial strawberry crops. The coir is washed and buffered [...] Kick-starts the productive status of a spent or stale substrate, by fuelling the formation of humic substances • has the potential to increase the dry matter [...] supports the health and resilience of a crop; healthy plants may be less prone to root disease infections • is harmless to pre-established mycelia of beneficial

• Macrocheles robustulus

  robustulus is used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid [...] and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. Feeding behaviour of Macrocheles robustulus Predatory [...] conditions for use of Macrocheles robustulus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature

• 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

• Natutec Airbug

  battery in the belt bag Connect the cable to the battery Attach the dosing pot to the revolving head of the blower Place the tube of the blower in the belt Turn [...] Select the required dosing pot Adjust the size of the holes to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the [...] spots. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Airbug and the revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material