• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  pollination at high temperatures We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but [...] management of pollinators is sufficient to ensure good pollination . The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough strength in the plant, the setting [...] temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions

• Knowing & recognizing

  company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge [...] des and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes that sharing [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s

• Experience Centre

  tireless workers do what they do best. Did you know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to that of humans and that we use that difference to provide our [...] is aimed at target groups linked to agriculture and horticulture. Opening hours: weekdays (Mon - Fri) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average [...] average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be adapted in consultation. The Experience

• Ervibank

  Use Ervibank to provide alternative hosts for Aphidius ervi and Aphelinus abdominalis to build up the population when aphids in the crop are scarce. Natural [...] dripper to the tussock for continuous supply of water and nutrients, arrange proper drainage for any excess water Move the dripper from tussock to rock wool [...] wool when roots start to grow Best results are obtained when the banker plants hang above the crop To prevent the crop from honeydew contamination, secreted

• Tobacco whitefly

  second, third and fourth larval stage (often referred to as ‘pupa’ although strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae are found on the underside [...] on one leaf all different developmental stages can be found together. When shaking infested plants, adults will first fly, then return to the underside [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty

• Radish

  belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This plant was already domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times. Radish comes in several varieties that all vary in [...] isothiocyanate. Radish is now produced and consumed in all parts of the world. The seeds are used to produce oil. Other varieties are developed for sprouting [...] in flavour, colour, size and time it takes to mature. The vegetable has a particular sharp or sometimes pungent flavour that derives from the chemical

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 4, 2019

  fertilisers, this is not always sufficient. To support the plant’s extra mineral demand: Use the root enhancer Vidi Parva in the spring to improve root mass [...] heavily on pollinators to initiate the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into consideration [...] the plant experiences a tremendous hormonal shift to support this reproductive phase. In addition to the standard nutrition, the crop requires high co

• Trianum-G

  (ISR). Trianum-G has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to take up. Pack size 20 kg bag. F [...] sure Trianum-G is uniformly mixed with the substrate. Application on soil: Do not apply this product as a broadcast application. Cover applied product with [...] granule spreader, the spreader's exit hole should be as close to the soil as possible to prevent wind blowing away the small granules. Make sure that the

• Two-spotted spider mite

  world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due to their great reproductive capacity. There are more than 1200 species [...] spots, giving rise to the common name, “two-spotted spider mite”. The spots can vary in both form and size. The red eyes can be seen in all stages. Recognize [...] of the leaves. Severe infestations can cause the leaves to dry up and fall off the plant. How to prevent spider mite Preventing spider mites in your crop

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is necessary for Macrolophus pygmaeus to develop well, it is insufficient [...] Tetranychus urticae ) Macrolophus pygmaeus products Mirical Mirical-N Expand all items Best conditions for use of Macrolophus pygmaeus Optimal temperatures [...] Feeding behaviour of Macrolophus pygmaeus Although Macrolophus pygmaeus prefers to feed on whiteflies, it also eats aphids , spider mites , moth eggs and small