• Turnip

  bulbous taproot in temperate climates around the world. The smaller, tender varieties of turnip are suitable for human consumption. The larger varieties usually [...] About The turnip ( Brassica rapa subsp. rapa ) or white turnip can be categorized as a root vegetable. Turnips are usually produced for its white and bulbous

• Mycotal FAQ

  days, the product can also be applied during the day. Humidity levels must be 70%(RH) at the moment of application and a couple of hours after the application [...] a fungus that disables and kills insects. The product is packed in a cardboard box which contains a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus, Akanthomyces [...] penetrate the pest’s body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues, killing the insect. At high humidity, the fungus then grows through the insect

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  clumping and improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. This all contributes to improved performance and maximum results in whitefly control. The Mirical [...] International in Berlin on the 9th of February, honours outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to the point of [...] of sale. Accepting the award on behalf of Koppert, product manager Tim Bossinga said that innovation lay at the core of Koppert’s DNA and is a result of

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  greenhouse fruit and vegetables. The best practices and advice it now shares with growers is based on more than 30 years’ experience in the field and valuable [...] feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination and growing lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits [...] manager. ‘We have looked at all the features on the hive and give advice on how to enhance the work of our bumblebees in poor (day)light conditions. We

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  written in collaboration with experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, [...] observed the impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot [...] impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions between them? Koppert’s White Paper on Plant-pollinator interactions in high temperatures

• Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

  March 11, 2021

  high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in Autumn, are swelling and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences [...] actively involved in pollen germination and seed, fruit and nut development. Vidi Terrum and Veni Calcium provide the plant extra energy and elements needed [...] concentrations of trace minerals and calcium. Flower buds, embryo and subsequent blossom contains zinc, manganese, boron and other trace elements in quantities

• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  leaders in the application of biological control in food production, dedicated researchers from prestigious universities, experts in the use of AI & robotics [...] working within the same broad field to connect, strategise and discover the wide range of options available from Koppert UK. In light of the diversified [...] experts, and host a range of clinics run by dedicated Koppert UK consultants. An array of diverse and accomplished guests will be attending the conference

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  placed in wild areas (hedgerows and windbreaks) in March will help reduce numbers of over-wintered SWD in the environment and slow the build-up of the pest [...] attractive to the pest and the mesh openings are large enough for the fruit fly but will keep out unwanted by-catch of larger insects such as bees and wasps/hornets [...] edges); later in the season, traps can be moved into cropping areas one month before the first fruits ripen Hang the traps 1 m from the ground in shady/sheltered

• Mycotal Brochure

  humidity of 70% or above. The microclimate of the laminar layer underneath leaves determines the conditions for the fungus. Mode of action 4 Spores of A. [...] obstruction of respiratory tubes • Exhaustion of reserves and a disruption of organ functioning • Production of specific proteins by the fungus within the insect [...] humidity, the fungus grows from within through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the dead body, which may spread the infection to

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 17, 2022

  solutions. In addition, the symmetry symbolises the equal importance of plant protection above and underground. The natural shapes and colours of the new Koppert [...] dedication and commitment in providing a comprehensive range of biological solutions in a wide range of crops.’ ‘We aim to collaborate and co-create with [...] convinced that we can be part of the solution, in which we offer our knowledge, expertise, and products to produce healthy food in the most sustainable manner