Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

growing plants can produce PSMs when under stress, but since these plants lack energy, this may lead to low production and quality. Healthy plants with a [...] contribute to plant resilience. A balanced Ratio Temperature to Radiation will provide the best possible supply of assimilates to the root zone to feed the [...] process, plants will show increasing immunity to soil and airborne pathogens, better resistance to insects, improved production of lipids leading to stronger

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results from bacteria moving from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants. The bacteria can also be transported [...] slime oozing from the cut. When the bacteria transfers to young plants through infected tubers, the wilting and collapse of plants happens rapidly. Leaves [...] bacteria, the whole plant will wilt soon after the first symptoms appear. When conditions are less conducive for disease development, the plants may show signs

Mycotal FAQ

are safe? Mycotal can be safely applied at tank mix pH levels between 4 and 10. Can I tank mix Mycotal with other products? Mycotal can be safely tank mixed [...] levels, sporulation on the outside of the insect will become visible. When can I expect an effect? How fast does Mycotal work? Mycotal kills the pests [...] Effects app gives a clear overview of the beneficials Mycotal can be combined with safely. Can pests develop resistance against Mycotal? Pest resistance

Black currant

black currant ( Ribes nigrum ) is a woody shrub and the plant is well known for its savory berries. It belongs to the family of Grossulariaceae . The black [...] Asia. The plants grows well in damp and fertile soils. During summer, clusters of small and glossy black berries appear along the stems. These can be picked

trial results wireworm control

production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How [...] Wireworm control with beneficial nematodes Results in irrigated potato Wireworms damage in irrigated potato (% of potatoes with holes) 2023, Italy 80 [...] How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate

Leafhoppers

pest: Beneficial nematodes Pheromone traps Sticky traps Pheromone traps support early detection and mass trapping of adult moths, while beneficial nematodes [...] and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plants and directly affects yield and quality [...] With Koppert’s biological solutions for caterpillars, professional growers can protect their crops effectively and sustainably, ensuring consistent quality

Bugs

control of bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration [...] natural enemies that reduce pest pressure and prevent outbreaks: Beneficial nematodes Parasitic wasps Pheromone traps Sticky traps These biological solutions [...] both harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are insects which have flattened bodies and fold their wings flat over their body when at rest. The

Dwarf bunt

s in the soil or on seed. The soil-borne teliospores are the main source of primary infection. The soil-borne teliospores may survive in soil without suitable [...] fungi grow inside the plants to the growing tip. The fungi grow between the plant cells and eventually grow inside the kernels. When that happens, the fungal [...] a period of low soil temperatures. How to prevent Dwarf bunt Use resistant cultivars. However, the fungi may form new isolates that can break resistance

Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

solutions ‘Pesticides are bad for beneficial insects and anything you can do to make it more sustainable is a good thing,’ Alfred adds. Koppert’s Tripol hives were [...] then moving them to the apple orchard in early spring. ‘Although the weather has been unpredictable these last few years, we make sure to place our order [...] were introduced into the apple and pear orchards six years ago when Alfred, who has been a fruit grower for 35 years, noticed that the blossoms were not

Ervibank

wool when roots start to grow Best results are obtained when the banker plants hang above the crop To prevent the crop from honeydew contamination, secreted [...] temperatures up to approximately 30°C/86°F. Side Effects Aphids on banker plants are extremely susceptible to insecticides. Remove the banker plants from the [...] Use Ervibank to provide alternative hosts for Aphidius ervi and Aphelinus abdominalis to build up the population when aphids in the crop are scarce. Natural