• Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

  leg in potato is a different subspecies. How to prevent Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot Prevent high humidity Use sanitation to prevent spread within [...] 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 [...] been found in the gut of insects, possibly spreading from decaying vegetation to the growing crop that way. Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora or Pectobacterium

• Verticillium wilt

  around 25-27 °C. How to prevent Verticillium wilt Start with clean soil or substrate by heating it at a temperature if at least 65 o C for a minimum of 30 [...] beginning the plant seems to recover at night. The symptoms may occur only in parts of the plant. Cutting the stalk horizontally reveals a slight discolouration [...] stream. As a defence mechanism, the plant produces gum in the vessels. The presence of both the fungus and the gum causes the xylem vessels to get blocked

• Wheat bunt

  the whole kernel becomes a bunt ball full of teliospores. These balls break during harvest allowing the teliospores to fall to the ground. Additionaly, [...] e of around 6 to 7 °C during that period. Soil moisture between field capacity and permanent wilting point is best for infection. How to prevent Wheat [...] healthy kernels, which in turn become a source of disease in the next season. Infection is strongly correlated to temperature and precipitation in the first

• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 26, 2021

  believe that in order to solve the world’s biggest challenges, we need to take the interests of people as well as nature to heart. We need to stay connected and [...] pheromones, has led to countless solutions that have improved plant resilience to the point that pests and diseases hardly stand a chance. Using a holistic approach [...] effects of the pandemic, but also on how people can play a role in repairing the damage done. At Koppert, we look to nature for solutions, celebrate green

• Dwarf bunt

  General Tilletia controversa is a plant pathogen. It is a fungus known to cause the smut disease TCK smut in soft white and hard red winter wheats, as [...] the whole kernel becomes a bunt ball full of teliospores. These balls break during harvest allowing the teliospores to fall to the ground. Additionally [...] which in turn become a source of disease in the next season. The optimum temperature for germination is 3-8 °C and it takes three to ten weeks for germination

• Foot rot of cereals

  is a significant concern for cereal crop growers worldwide. This disease primarily affects the roots and lower stem of cereal plants, leading to rotting [...] Foot rot of cereals Microdochium nivale , a fungal pathogen responsible for causing foot rot in cereals, has a lifecycle showing complex interactions with [...] features for identifying the presence of the pathogen in affected cereal crops. How to prevent foot rot of cereals Avoid following maize with wheat in rotations

• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  been a concurrent increase in integrated crop management (ICM) programme complexity. The production of a diverse range of plants often leads to a much [...] and beneficial biology, and supported by a sound pest monitoring system. For more information on how to implement a successful biological control programme [...] like to use the Spidex Boost ® sachets, which can be attached from the plant’s petiole using the sachet’s hook. Once in position, a small incision to the

• Steinernema feltiae

  kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally [...] applied using an airblast sprayer, a vehicle-mounted spray unit, a backpack sprayer or through a sprinkler system To avoid blockage, all filters should [...] killing them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema feltiae

• Fusarium head blight or scab

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] (25-30 °C) and humid (RH above 85%) conditions increase chances of infection. How to prevent Fusarium head blight or scab Remove or destroy crop residues Choose [...] spores. Some also produce ascospores. In general, most Fusarium specieshave a similar life cycle. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on

• Larvanem Has Been The Number One Product Against Vine Weevil For Over 25 years

  August 22, 2024

  getting rid of the larvae, growers will continue to experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Larvanem was developed over [...] Larvanem is. 'You get a much better result than using a chemical pesticide against adult vine weevils. And, what's more, Larvanem is a wholly natural product [...] harm other beneficials. The vine weevil is also unable to become resistant to Larvanem. You'll see how much you benefit.'