• Damping-off

  Germination of the oospores is stimulated by exudates from roots of a susceptible host nearby. The oospores germinate and form so-called sporangia from [...] affects roots, in particular those of seedlings. Infected plants lag in growth. Seedlings start falling over, also called ‘damping-off’, hence the name d [...] and very little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection

• Eggplant

  is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant and in South [...] Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. Botanically

• Anthurium

  variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an altered leaf (also called spathe) with many flowers on the spadix. Standard varieties of anthuriums

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  increases gradually from 2.8 days at 32°C, to 26.2 days at 15°C. Life cycle and appearance of Ephedrus cerasicola Adult parasitic wasps of Ephedrus cerasicola [...] control of aphids in agricultural and horticultural settings. Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests: Wide range of aphids The [...] planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.75-1.5 parasitic wasps per m 2 . This is equivalent to one unit every 250-350 m 2 . The parasitic

• Zucchini

  with a number of other varieties of squash and pumpkin, it belongs to the species of Cucurbita pepo . This species grows in tropical regions of all continents [...] About Courgette or Zucchini (also called marrow or summer squash) is actually an unripe fruit (that can be yellow, dark green or light green) belonging

• Chrysanthemum

  Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant is [...] northeastern Europe and the majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed [...] or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus consists of many hybrids and an extensive range of cultivars that are produced for commercial, horticultural

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  Entofood. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Mini-Airbug and the revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material [...] distribution of this material up to a distance of at least 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug. Product components The Mini-Airbug consists of the following [...] converter Volume of dosing pot/drum 1.5 litres. Range 2-3 metres (depending on product/carrier material). Application Adjust the size of the holes in the

• Praon volucre

  Praon volucre is one of the most abundant parasitoids of many aphid species in Europe. Praon volucre is used for the control of the following pests: Potato [...] planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.75-1.5 parasitic wasps per m 2 . This is equivalent to one unit every 250-350 m 2 . The parasitic [...] Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Praon volucre At a temperature of 22°C Praon volucre females can lay 500 eggs in Macrosiphum euphorbiae over a period of 18 days

• Trichoderma harzianum

  reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR). Absorption of fixed and non-fixed nutrients: [...] the availability of resources for pathogen growth and reproduction. Parasitism of pathogens: Trichoderma harzianum produces a range of secondary metabolites [...] on of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing

• Click beetles

  larvae are called wireworms and feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This [...] and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click beetles Adult Agriotis sp. are 6-10 mm long and yellowish brown to black