• Glume blotch

  lesions, new pycnidia are formed. The conidia that are produced in these pycnidia emerge in a pink slimy substance. The conidia are released at high relative [...] which presents itself as brown, elongated lesions with a light halo on leaves, stems and glumes. In the centre of the lesions, light-coloured translucent [...] the lower leaves are infected and frequent rain is expected Be aware that in a crop with dense foliage, splash dispersal is more efficient so the disease

• Wheat bunt

  kernels, which in turn become a source of disease in the next season. Infection is strongly correlated to temperature and precipitation in the first 11 days [...] tritici and Tilletia laevis survive as teliospores in the soil or on seed. These teliospores germinate in response to moisture and form basidiospores, also [...] Two mating types are distinguished. The filiform basidiospores fuse in the middle with a basidiospore of the other mating type so that H-shaped structures

• Cerall

  Apply preventively at a rate of 1 litre/100 kg of seed Always check the product label for more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor [...] immediate and long-lasting control on a wide variety of seed-borne diseases. How does it work? Cerall contains a high concentration of P. chlororaphis [...] strain MA342 After the application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. Cerall has a direct inhibitory effect on various fungal diseases present

• Macro-Mite

  first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m 2 /release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor [...] insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack [...] conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  or surviving mycelium sporangia are formed, structures in which zoospores are produced. However, in downy mildews, sporangia often germinate directly and [...] prevent Downey mildew Choose resistant cultivars Use a wide crop rotation with non-host crops Prevent a humid microclimate. Achieve this by lowering crop [...] crop density, good aeration during propagation and maintaining a warm and dry climate in greenhouses. Use hygiene measures. Start clean, remove crop residues

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  General Ascochyta pisi is a fungal plant pathogen that causes A scochyta blight on pea (leaf blight or pea blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods [...] ) causes foot rot in peas, whereas Ascochyta pisi does occur sometimes at the stem base but is not part of the foot rot syndrome in peas. Infected seeds [...] dispersal. How to prevent Pea blight, leaf and pod spot Grow peas in arid regions Use clean seed Use a minimum crop rotation of four years with non-host crops Bury

• Bacterial spot

  Xanthomonas vesicatoria is a bacterium that causes bacterial leaf spot on peppers and tomatoes. Damage symptoms Xanthomonas vesicatoria in tomato causes small [...] into brown spots that look like scab. These spots may be surrounded by a halo. In pepper, the spots on the leaves are also round and small to start with [...] dead leaves In field-grown tomato and pepper rotate fields to prevent infection from volunteer plants and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the vicinity

• Fusarium wilt

  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 [...] effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent stress for the plants [...] vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, head blight in cereals and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing

• Fusarium head blight or scab

  Some also produce ascospores. In general, most Fusarium specieshave a similar life cycle. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues [...] 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 [...] effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent stress for the plants

• Swirski-Mite

  are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-300 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor [...] various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites pierce their prey with their sucking [...] Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec