Loose smut of barley

Infection mostly occurs before pollination and within one to two days after pollination. How to prevent Loose smut of barley Use clean seed: Apply systemic

Apple scab

fall off prematurely. The plants’ defence mechanism is to produce corky rings around the lesions to prevent further invasion of tissue by the fungus. Late [...] temperatures this increases to 12-28 hours of leaf wetness for successful infection. Conidia also need water for germination. How to prevent Apple scab Use [...] subsequently released when they become wet. The ascospores are wind-dispersed to the fruit trees and will germinate if free water is available. They infect

Pierce's disease of grapevine

bacteria, gum and tyloses block the vessels, causing the plants to wilt. Transport to different plant parts depends on the plant species: in peach, bacteria [...] cultivated crops. The spread from one host plant species to another is still under investigation and seems to depend on the location of the bacteria in the infected [...] down the spread both within this crop as well as from this crop to other crops. How to prevent Pierce's disease of grapevine Control vectors by using netting

Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

lesions first are small and sunken, water-soaked and light to dark brown. They are adjacent to wounds and natural openings at the stem end. Later the fruit [...] is a different subspecies. How to prevent Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot Prevent high humidity Use sanitation to prevent spread within the crop [...] been found in the gut of insects, possibly spreading from decaying vegetation to the growing crop that way. Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora or Pectobacterium

Powdery mildew

and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening [...] appear on the upper side of the leaves. Many sweet pepper cultivars react to powdery mildew infection by dropping leaves that are not infected yet. It [...] other Rosaceae , the fungus causing powdery mildew is extremely sensitive to water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the leaves. Therefore, this is where

Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

Adjust the work order in greenhouses to fit with the hygiene protocol Disinfect the nutrient solution in order to prevent biofilm growth inside the irrigation [...] Additionally, pathogenic Agrobacterium s pecies have recently been assigned to the genus Rhizobium . These pathogenic bacteria were formerly known as Ag [...] rhizogenes and Agrobacterium rubi, n ow the first part of the name is changed to Rhizobium. Rhizobium rhizogenes or Rhizobium radiobacter causes crazy roots

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been

Crop Protection

benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports [...] do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance

Onion fly

It can be difficult to identify an onion fly infestation because the signs may not always be visible. But there are a few symptoms to watch out for. The [...] important to carefully follow the instructions when using this strategy of onion fly control. More about nematodes Effectively apply nematodes to control [...] fusarium wilt What is Onion fly? The onion fly ( Delia antiqua ), also referred to as the onion maggot, is a frequent pest that harms allium plants, including

Bean seed fly

seedlings. Poor growth: Bean seedlings may fail to emerge or show stunted growth compared to healthy plants. Damage to seeds: Darkened or damaged seeds, as bean [...] the bean seed fly. To implement this method, nematodes are applied to the soil. Growers can use their standard spraying equipment to apply the nematodes [...] these symptoms early, you can take prompt action to address the infestation and minimize damage to your crop. Recognise bean seed fly The adult bean seed