Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically. With mechanization, it is very important that all plants reach the end of their [...] fact that Trianum is a 100% natural product, authorized for organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the [...] of the company which is very conscious of sustainable agricultural practices that respect the environment. ‘Without a doubt it is a product with a lot

False spider mites

resemble spider mites (family Tetranychidae ) or as flat mites because their body is rather flat compared to other mites. Most species that cause damage to cultivated [...] misshapen, presumably because the mites secrete a substance while feeding, that is poisonous to the plant. In places where mites have been feeding, collapsed [...] Several Brevipalpus species are known to transmit plant viruses. Unlike most true spider mites, false spider mites ( Tenuipalpidae ) do not produce webs. Life

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical [...] beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital has done what Sjaak van [...] still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert may provide amended recommendations

Foot rot of cereals

infection can produce a true foot rot, where the stem base becomes brown and rotten, resulting in lodging and whiteheads. This symptom is less common but can [...] sowing Create good seedbed, direct drilling is preferred Control grass weeds Judicious use of nitrogen and lime is recommended. Harvest high risk crops as [...] fungal pathogen Microdochium nivale (formerly known as Monographella nivalis ), is a significant concern for cereal crop growers worldwide. This disease primarily

Greenhouse whitefly

and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking [...] es: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight [...] larval stage (often referred to as ‘pupa’ although strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and

Fly pollination

What is fly pollination? Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees [...] amount of produced pollen is low. Lucilia flies can be easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Lucilia sericata also is known for its efficient and [...] ensuring that pollen is distributed evenly, leading to improved fertilization and higher crop yields. Benefits of flies Lucilia sericata is a generalist when

Crop Protection

healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable [...] protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] biological crop protection is both eco-friendly and sustainable, ensuring the health of crops without compromising the environment. What are biocontrol agents

Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

against seed-borne diseases What is Cerall Cerall protects summer wheat, winter wheat, rye, spelt and triticale seeds. The product is a seed coating - the seeds [...] chance on resistance development With a narrower range of products, Cerall is the future-proof solution against seed-borne diseases Improves yield Cerall [...] bacteria, which produces metabolites. After the application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. The metabolites already present in Cerall have a

BULLETIN_VIDI_FORTUM___AQ10_31.1.22_K.pdf

quisqualis spores in the bio-fungicide product AQ10® Vidi Fortum® is a plant biostimulant which is normally applied to a range of edible crops to enhance vegetative [...] Bulletin 010122. Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Vidi Fortum® is a registered trademark of Koppert Biological Systems. [...] stimulants of naturally occurring and commercial disease biocontrol agents. AQ10® is a water dispersible granule formulation containing 5x109 spores of A. quisqualis

Consumers

this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural enemies such [...] channel to see how natural enemies attack their prey. Natural pollination What is natural pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are [...] Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive process. In addition, implementing our products requires