Apple

years, before European colonists introduced the tree to North America. The deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit [...] the genus Malus . Currently, more than 7,500 known varieties of apples are being cultivated, each with their own characteristics. Ripe apples usually have

Raspberry

The raspberry ( Rubus idaeus ), also referred to as red raspberry or occasionally as European raspberry to distinguish it from other raspberries, is a [...] species has its origins in Europe and northern Asia, but nowadays the fruit is being extensively produced in other temperate regions. In North America, the variety

Orius laevigatus

Thripor-L depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips [...] development (four per day on average). Adult females can kill up to 20 nymphs or six to seven adults per day. They are also cannibalistic. In pollen producing [...] natural enemy Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How to use Orius laevigatus The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is available in a

Long-tailed mealybug

long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or asexual, the latter apparently being the more common situation. Unlike most other mealy [...] often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large [...] production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause

Oak processionary moth

scientific names of this moth refer to the behaviour of the larvae to form long processions. The moth is native to central and southern Europe but is now [...] of July and mid September. The eggs (with up to 300 eggs per batch) are laid in contiguous rows along one to two year old twigs and covered by hairs from [...] procession to feed in the canopy of the trees. If the leaves on a tree become scarce, the larvae move away from the tree collectively to colonise another

Pherodis Fruit Fly Attractant

has evaporated or is saturated with flies Dosage For the number of traps to be used see instructions for Drososan . Combined use Use in combination with [...] Presentation 5 litre container. Application Fruit Fly Attractant is ready to use Fill the Drososan trap with 200 ml of the luring substance Refill when

Leek

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 [...] in the soil. Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested when there is a need for them

BULLETIN_VIDI_FORTUM___AQ10_31.1.22_K.pdf

germination can be adversely affected by environmental conditions, and the rate of development within the host can be slow. This can lead to reduced efficacy [...] biostimulant was tested at a low rate and high rate, to represent the lower and upper rates being applied to different crops in various situations. % A. quisqualis [...] Vidi Fortum® is a plant biostimulant which is normally applied to a range of edible crops to enhance vegetative growth. Biostimulants based on seaweed extracts

Grey mould

or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate [...] Botrytis cinerea ) affects the fruit. In potted plants, the cuttings die due to carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance [...] parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In cucumber: remove dead leaves on

Pierce's disease of grapevine

bacteria, gum and tyloses block the vessels, causing the plants to wilt. Transport to different plant parts depends on the plant species: in peach, bacteria [...] cultivated crops. The spread from one host plant species to another is still under investigation and seems to depend on the location of the bacteria in the infected [...] down the spread both within this crop as well as from this crop to other crops. How to prevent Pierce's disease of grapevine Control vectors by using netting