stem through the xylem vessels. High humidity is required for disease development. Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora or Pectobacterium carovora can also
dispersal of these conidia. There is no known sexual stage. Ascochyta fungi develop most rapidly at temperatures below 20 °C and the spores require water for
Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation and production. The current, commercially cultivated
Koppert has always continued innovating and has expanded its portfolio during the years. We have the most extensive biocontrol portfolio tailored to diverse [...] very important when growers start out and our consultants play a vital role during the introduction and rollout.’ Making biocontrol the norm In the Netherlands
plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest
diseased plant debris. The bacteria are also seed-transmitted. Disease development is favoured by temperatures between 24 and 30 °C and high precipitation
usually shiny yellowish brown or light brown with a darker head. Larval development takes 4 to 5 years. When fully grown the larvae pupate in the soil in
to some 60 cm tall. Its leaves die after flowering, fruiting and the development of the potatoes. The plant’s flowers vary from white, pink, red or blue
agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we have been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge pollination solutions for the horticultural industry. With
Chemical compatibility Exercise caution when using pesticides before and during flowering. Some pesticides can be harmful for bumblebees and may also have
