• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  new world of crop pests. It was the perfect setting for someone eager to apply scientific curiosity to real-world agricultural challenges. At first, he joined [...] From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider [...] is classic but powerful — from lab to greenhouse to field. And we’ve adapted formats too, like Ulti-Mite sachets, to withstand heat and humidity.” Looking

• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  July 5, 2019

  mechanisms. When added to Vidi Parva , there are additional benefits of rapid rooting, increased root biomass and improved root architecture. For further advice [...] (10-34 o C and pH 4-8.5) Gives protection to cuttings, seedlings and plug plants in propagation; can be used for all ornamental plant species T-22 has several [...] plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for over a decade, under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus [...] vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting [...] Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available

• Early blight

  of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs [...] primary infection of the leaves. Survival can be several years, up to eight years for several Alternaria spp. Typically, Alternaria causes early blight [...] specific symptoms. Damage symptoms Alternaria solani causes small green to dark brown spots to occur on leaves. Those spots then turn into dark brown angular lesions

• Cottony soft rot

  thereby creating a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice [...] 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

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  rapidly at temperatures below 20 °C and the spores require water for dispersal. How to prevent Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Grow peas in arid regions Use [...] elongated. The lesions are light brown, sunken and surrounded by a dark brown to red-brown border. The first infection is often on the primary leaves. The

• Rapeseed

  About Rapeseed ( Brassica napus ) belongs to the family of Brassicaceae and is a flowering plant with bright yellow flowers. The plant is also known as [...] and canola (one specific group of cultivars). Rapeseed is primarily grown for its oil rich seeds and nowadays the species is the third-largest provider

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  cuticula. For germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this [...] the underside of the leaf, this is where most fluffy symptoms are found. How to prevent Downey mildew Choose resistant cultivars Use a wide crop rotation [...] mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They survive as oospores. From these oospores or

• Dwarf bunt

  temperature for germination is 3-8 °C and it takes three to ten weeks for germination. The seedlings are infected after emergence; the two- to three-leaf [...] teliospores. These balls break during harvest allowing the teliospores to fall to the ground. Additionally, these teliospores contaminate healthy kernels [...] after prolonged snow cover which ensures a period of low soil temperatures. How to prevent Dwarf bunt Use resistant cultivars. However, the fungi may form

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  escalating costs for heating and lighting greenhouses have led to a number of issues for pollinating bees and bumblebees: ‘Of course, growers want to limit their [...] before sunset) to ensure that flowers are open for at least two hour periods during favourable conditions. Attention also needs to be given to the type of [...] compromise the conditions necessary for optimal pollination. Understanding How Bees Are Affected By New Energy Challenges Is Key To Pollination Success Koppert