• Grey mould

  fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato [...] carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea [...] larger grey-brown lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various parts of potted plants often only become visible during and after cold storage. In

• Strawberry

  developing fruits of strawberry plants. Their feeding activity can cause various types of damage, including stippling, distortion and discoloration of leaves, as [...] buds of strawberry plants. The mites can cause characteristic symptoms such as yellowing and curling of leaves, stunted growth and “saw-toothing” of the [...] insect that feeds on aphids at various life stages. These biocontrol agents contribute to the biological pest control of aphids in strawberry crops, reducing

• Apple scab

  and potential loss of return bloom from heavy defoliation Lower fruit quality, storage potential, and marketable yield Life cycle of apple scab Overwintering [...] What is apple scab? Apple scab is one of the most economically important fungal diseases of apple worldwide. Caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis [...] and protect fruit quality and tree health. Damage symptoms of apple scab Typical symptoms of apple scab include: Olive-green to dark brown velvety spots

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems [...] replenished they lose their capacity to nurture life. What can we do? We at Koppert are fully aware of this and endeavor to promote healthy soils in which [...] combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Key strategies to promote

• Pollination

  production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these products [...] products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma [...] self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  effective predator of thrips, attacking motile stages of the pest, including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development of Orius, hence [...] thrips. The establishment of Orius is most effective at day temperatures in excess of 18 0 C, and in view of this, the introduction of the predatory bug is [...] ‘window’ for introduction of Orius is relatively narrow since fast establishment of the predator is the aim for optimum control of thrips . It should also

• Powdery mildew

  underside of the leaf. On the upper side, yellow spots are noticeable. In case of a severe epidemic, the fluffy colonies also appear on the upper side of the [...] and takes up nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant [...] side of the leaf. In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In pepper, the fluffy colonies occur mostly on the underside of the leaf

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  largely rely on biological control of spider mites in their crops. Control of spider mite control is achieved with the use of predatory mites , the most effective [...] Spidex ). This product is supplied in bottle sizes of 2,000 and 10,000. The mite is a specialist predator of spider mites and does not feed on anything else [...] spider mites are found in the crop. Adult Phytoseiulus will feed on all stages of spider mites, and reproduce faster than the pest at temperatures between

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  colder periods of the year How fast do viable spores germinate Germination of viable spores (%) into colonies? 100 Germination rate of Mycotal and other [...] Other commercial entomopathogenic fungi Efficacy of Mycotal against thrips Number of thrips 8 Survival of thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) when sprayed [...] commercial entomopathogenic fungi Colony diameter (mm) Growth of the colony 20 Colony growth rate of Mycotal and other commercial entomopathogenic fungi. 15

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  importance of promoting and maintaining a healthy and resilient relationship between the plant, soil and microbes. The loss and reduced efficiency of many [...] growers and agronomists to see the benefits of the proactive NatuGro approach, where the rapid establishment of the plant/soil/environment relationship is [...] beneficial soil life. The NatuGro products work in unison to promote and support a healthy relationship between the plant, growing media and soil life. Vidi Parva