• Earth Day 2023

  April 21, 2023

  facilities in the Netherlands, leading to a reduction of 89% in CO2 emissions from electricity use. Three out of four cars added to the KBV and Koppert Netherlands [...] biodiversity, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. Our Positive Impact One of the key ways that we promote sustainability is through [...] reduction of gas and electricity consumption at headquarters, which houses our largest production facility. In the last two years much of the reduction

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 2, 2019

  The third critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new shoots. Focus on Flowering and Pollination [...] and the quality of nutrition in the previous (flowering) period. As mentioned above, flowering and pollination demand high amounts of trace elements and [...] quality During the crucial flowering and pollination period, make 1-2 foliar applications of Vidi Terrum (to meet the high demand for trace elements) and Veni

• Natupol Excel

  Crops with >35 flowers/m 2 /week, such as cherry tomatoes and snack tomatoes, (straw)berries. Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees [...] on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One large colony of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and sugar [...] the shade of the crop or if necessary provide additional shading Under short day conditions (<10 hours light) position the hive near the top of plants, in

• Blueberry

  Common cockchafer ( Melolontha melolontha ), of which the larvae are called white grubs, also feeds on the roots of blueberry plants. Spider mites Spider mites [...] diseases that can impact the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage pest populations, which includes [...] are highly efficient pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful production of high-quality blueberries. Bumblebees

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  weeks of cold weather for pollination to return to normal. 2 Figure 2: The Stigma is protruding through the protective flower cone because of high 24 [...] n, use of air-cooling systems, use of evaporation systems. During periods of hot weather, when the temperature exceeds 30° C for large parts of the day [...] environmental temperature: Impact of radiant heat and humidity A glasshouse air temperature of 30° C at a humidity of 80% can still results in good pollination

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• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  We used the same dosage of Enermix in the three test plots, and slightly higher dosages of the predatory bug. As a result of that choice, we’ve yet to [...] year, we have very little leeway in terms of spraying frequency. We therefore need to leverage the full potential of biological plant protection.’ To combat [...] level of infestation The two sections in Honselersdijk operate differently. The 7-hectare section grows crops without artificial lighting from week 2 to week

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization of artificial lighting has revolutionized crop cultivation by [...] aspects of pollination in indoor environments and provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various [...] advise the installation of our Wireless Beehome -System (WBH). With the WBH-system, growers can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight

• Transeius montdorensis

  vaporariorum eggs as prey. Life cycle of Transeius montdorensis The life cycle of Transeius montdorensis consists of the following stages: egg, larva, protonymph [...] contributes to the disruption of the pest's life cycle and helps in reducing overall pest numbers. As a natural enemy of various pests, Transeius montdorensis [...] used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Whitefly Transeius montdorensis mites actively seek out and prey on young larvae of various thrips species

• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  July 5, 2019

  as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 kg/m 3 Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is [...] and highly competitive soil-borne fungi, many of which display successful antagonism against a wide range of fungal plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed [...] are additional benefits of rapid rooting, increased root biomass and improved root architecture. For further advice on the use of Koppert biostimulants for