• Bacterial spot

  and handling and aerosols. Many isolates are resistant to copper-containing pesticides. How to prevent Bacterial spot Use clean propagation material and [...] surrounded by a halo. In pepper, the spots on the leaves are also round and small to start with and slightly raised from the leaf surface. They occur on the abaxial [...] is favoured by temperatures between 24 and 30 °C and high precipitation due to rain, fog or overhead irrigation. Infection is through stomata and wounds

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies [...] week 6-10, switch back to normal bumblebee hive allocation based on latitude. Hive placement advice Snow during pollination How to pollinate during snow [...] better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage under artificial lighting but may struggle to orient themselves and return to the hives

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] lly friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using [...] rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with c

• Cerall: 100% Biological Seed Treatment Against Fungal Diseases

  July 26, 2024

  up to the fifth-leaf stage. How exactly did this 100% organic product come about? How does this special formulation work? And how easy is Cerall to use [...] Then, after seeding, soil moisture causes the bacteria to emerge from their dormant phase and begin to multiply. They grow around the seeds and first roots [...] the plant to start various defence reactions that in turn also prevent the pathogens from successfully infecting the young plant. In addition to their ability

• Cottony soft rot

  source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice dry cultivation/be [...] occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root infection often leads to premature wilting and death of plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony

• Angular leaf spot

  well growing plants are more susceptible than diseased or stressed plants. How to prevent Angular leaf spot Use clean propagation material and disease-free [...] causes small, water-soaked lesions on the underside of the leaf. They enlarge to angular spots, often limited by the small veins. The distinctive feature is [...] bacterial exudate forms on the underside of the leaf. This exudate changes to a white film when it dries. Lesions may merge as they grow and later also

• Wheat bunt

  teliospores. These balls break during harvest allowing the teliospores to fall to the ground. Additionaly, these teliospores contaminate healthy kernels [...] correlated to temperature and precipitation in the first 11 days after sowing, with maximum disease incidence at an average temperature of around 6 to 7 °C during [...] between field capacity and permanent wilting point is best for infection. How to prevent Wheat bunt Use resistant cultivars. However, the fungi may form

• Verticillium wilt

  the gum causes the xylem vessels to get blocked, which in turn causes the plant to wilt. Spores may be wind-dispersed to new hosts. In the senescent tissue [...] whereas Verticillium dahliae has an optimum temperature around 25-27 °C. How to prevent Verticillium wilt Start with clean soil or substrate by heating [...] leaves are pale-green, then orange-yellow. In the beginning the plant seems to recover at night. The symptoms may occur only in parts of the plant. Cutting

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  for nine months from sowing to harvest, so the plants are getting tired and trying to shut down, while we’re doing our best to keep them alive. As they become [...] really well,” he adds. Bumblebees are utilised for pollination with Koppert's smallest hives: Natupol Seeds Looking to the future, Peter hopes to make subtle [...] subtle improvements to the IPM programme rather than wholesale changes . “We’ve always tried to assign someone to biological control,” he explains. “At the

• Beneficial microorganisms

  damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it [...] like biopesticides, where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial [...] risk to the environment. They break down naturally, leaving no harmful residues. Precision pest control Beneficial microorganisms are specific to their