• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  This white paper is one of a series about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its [...] root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience. Plant health is crucial to achieving [...] Mycorrhiza). These beneficial fungi and bacteria have many functions: • They form a barrier against root diseases, • Some of them are involved in the nutrients

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  fruits ripen Hang the traps 1 m from the ground in shady/sheltered areas from March onwards, at a minimum density of 10/ha (1/1000 m²) Fill each trap with [...] Pherodis Fruit Fly Attractant Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops [...] with 200 ml of attractant (there is a helpful marker line inside the trap) Check the traps each week, recording SWD numbers if required, and replenish/change

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  on pollination at high temperatures We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality [...] collaboration with horticultural consultant Godfrey Dol is now available in a variety of languages. Download the whitepaper Plant-pollinator interactions [...] strength in the plant, the setting may be poor. Growing in warm climates opens up a whole set of problems that can affect yield and quality. Management of temperature

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 5, 2019

  under permanent protection Application rate: target concentration of 0.1% (1 g/l), with a maximum permitted individual dose of 2 kg/ha in 2000 l water After [...] muscarius Ve6 Make the most of Mycotal in your salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and [...] Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Mycotal is a novel pest control solution that can be used throughout the cropping season

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  Ulti-Mite sachets, they also serve as a point of discussion when used in botanical collections. Neoseiulus californicus shows a preference for immature stages [...] Biological Systems has developed the new Spical Ulti-Mite sachet, which is a follow-on from the revolutionary Swirski Ulti-Mite sachet. Spical Ulti-Mite [...] establish its population. The sachets are hung within the crop by the means of a strengthened hook, which gives greater durability. The sachets also have an

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. Sharing knowledge As a growing knowledge company, sharing the latest research [...] their job in your greenhouse! Koppert Biological Systems has just brought out a useful manual and informative poster that feature its best practices with regard [...] department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s behaviour under a wide range of conditions and climates. Its Natupol hives are under continuous

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  given to the crop over the last few weeks, many growers are starting to see a percentage of plants ‘fall out’ due to Phytophthora and other root disorders [...] pressure. When plants are going through this generative transition or have a high fruit load in relation to the root capacity, then any susceptibility is [...] die-back on the roots provides an open door for future infections The crop enters a cycle of assimilate shortage, leading to subsequent ‘fall-out’ and fruit and

• Koppert Launches Renewed Side Effects App

  October 11, 2024

  ve capacity of beneficial microbes and insects, problems with molting, or a repellent effect. Digital Assistant New features of the renewed Side Effects [...] Vroegop. The Koppert One Side Effects App Offers: Comprehensive data: Access a detailed database to make informed decisions about integrating chemical pesticides

• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  December 18, 2018

  in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . The new composition allows [...] in which the company operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also a shift within the management. Founder Peter Koppert and advisor John Budé, formerly [...] their valuable experience in leading the company. The new board represents a healthy balance between experienced family members who are ready to take on

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  December 18, 2018

  where it was needed most. ‘CABI has a strong presence in Africa and Koppert Kenya and CABI are collaborating in a number of areas in East and West Africa [...] available registered biological control products in specific countries using a BioProtection Portal currently being developed by CABI Enhancing and promoting