• Gummy stem blight

  the leaves, round and extending lesions may occur. In cucumber, the most important symptom is internal fruit rot, which can only be recognized from the [...] is present on the plant, at high relative humidity (RH) and on wounds. Leaves can be infected directly, through wounds, hydathodes (the end of leaf veins) [...] water drops, tools and hands of workers. The ascospores are the main source of dispersal of disease upwards in the crop and the conidia for spread of the disease

• Leek

  many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested when there is a need for them. [...] were used to identify various species of leek, but now they are all classified as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum . The part of the plant that can be eaten [...] seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted outside in the soil. Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and many

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• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 26, 2021

  contribute and benefit equally. We have a deep respect for nature. Nature is smart and many of the solutions for our worldly challenges lie in nature itself [...] pests and diseases hardly stand a chance. Using a holistic approach, solutions are developed for all the relevant elements of plant production and protection [...] support for environmental protection. Koppert’s own contribution to sustainability is clear: In everything we do, we make sure both nature and people

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption [...] Biological pest control minimizes the use of harmful chemicals and promotes sustainable agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops. [...] Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  temperature of 15 ºC for optimal plant development. When your crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there [...] get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this, consider using netting whenever possible, or you can temporarily collect the worker [...] Different temperatures can affect the behavior of bumblebees: 8-11 °C: Bumblebees will start foraging, actively pollinating your crops < 0 °C: When it's extremely

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  Alfred explains. ‘We constantly innovate and are working more and more sustainably, making use of drones and GPS-tracking maps that show where crop protection [...] or fertilizers should be applied. This means we use fewer chemical agents and work with biological solutions where possible.’ Using biological solutions [...] Maribelle, Gala, Red Prince and Golden delicious. Pears include Conference, Tessa and Migo. ‘Our oldest apple plot is 15 years old and the youngest is one year

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  hectares of tomatoes, through direct and hydroponic cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control [...] practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw that it was effective. We have used Capsanem on several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried [...] very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our Macrolophus

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  applied. Rooting rates can be improved by applying a rooting hormone dip treatment prior to sticking. Root initiation and development can be encouraged by watering-in [...] weakens the target, and T. harzianum completes the killing process . For further details on the propamocarb hydrochloride approval for use in ornamental p [...] loss to the business, that can often be avoided. A hygiene programme is a significant part of the disease control strategy. The use of peroxyacetic acid, e

• Attracker

  2%). Compatibility Attracker can be combined with abamectin (Vertimec) and spinosad (Tracer/Conserve). Precautions Before using Attracker in combination with [...] opened Storage temperature 2-30°C/36-86°F. Storage conditions Store in a cool and dark place Avoid direct sunlight Recommended for you Protected vegetables [...] Pack size 5 and 10 litre container. Formulation Soluble concentrate (SL). Content Mixture of equal concentrations of sucrose, dextrose and fructose. P