• Biological seed treatment

  Biological substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are [...] availability of plant nutrients in the root system and increases nutrient uptake; The enhanced root and shoot growth means that the early growth rate is [...] boosted; Biological seed treatment reduces the use of agrochemicals which results in a lower exposure of growers to chemicals and lessens their impact on the

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  levels given in Watts. can be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. Staying outside the gray and yellow areas in the table in figure [...] plays a role in this process (figure 4). Leaves can cool themselves, but flowers do not have stomata or any other means to cool themselves. In low humidity [...] Thermal image of a tomato flower in the direct sunlight in April Photo: © Svensson Climate Screens more and more bees stay in the hive to ventilate it, reducing

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of rain or irrigation. Both in greenhouses and in the field, spraying [...] General Clavibacter is a quarantine organism in Europe, which means that strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional [...] eradicate the infection. In tomato, growers must either destroy the infected crop entirely or, if the crop is old, only the plants in the infected area, with

• Grey mould

  fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the soil [...] plants or plant 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 [...] lesion wilts and dies. In vegetables and strawberry, grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) affects the fruit. In potted plants, the cuttings

• Damping-off

  aphanidermatum mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage symptoms Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings [...] General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress [...] temperatures or sudden fluctuations in temperature. Pythium aphanidermatum mostly occurs at higher temperatures in the soil or irrigation water. Pythium

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  similar products in suboptimal climates. Whether you’re growing peppers, strawberries, melons, or citrus fruits, in tunnels or open fields, or in consistently [...] significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced [...] proven to be especially effective in crops such as cucumber, sweet pepper, rose, and gerbera, offering reliable pest control in biological pest management systems

• Vidi Fortum

  injected at the irrigation valve by means of an injection pump (e.g. Dosatron) or Venturi system Avoid drainage in substrates when applying by drench/drip [...] its degradation. This stimulates growth of bacteria and fungi, resulting in improved uptake and utilisation of nutrients by the plants. Plants can take [...] drench/drip to prevent leaching Make sure Vidi Fortum does not remain in the irrigation system overnight Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation system

• Mealybugs and scales

  fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must [...] scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do [...] sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs

• Plant Disease Management

  rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy, which means avoiding planting the same crop in the same location year after year. Rotating crops disrupts [...] suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused [...] diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and environmental damage. As we

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  Make sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the [...] Pollination checklist Placement High & horizonal Growing lights in tomato crops Light timetable Points of attention 19:00 Snow 18:00 Place hives [...] During other weeks at higher than 28 °C temperatures you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on