• Loose smut of wheat

  sign of infection is the appearance of a smutted ear. Instead of normal tissue, the ear contains a mass of olive-brown smut spores. Life cycle and appearance [...] within a day and infect the inner tissues of the newly infected seed. During maturation of the seed, the mycelium becomes thick-walled and swollen as a dormant [...] appearance of Loose smut of wheat The seeds are infected during flowering and the infected seeds are the primary source of inoculum in the next crop. The fungus

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  Ascochyta pisi is a fungal plant pathogen that causes A scochyta blight on pea (leaf blight or pea blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf [...] leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of peas. The spots on leaves and pods are round, on the [...] also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect peas. Ascochyta pinodes causes Ascochyta blight, which

• Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

  transparent top with a twist action lining up the slots Application Place traps 10 meters apart on a grass margin or headland of a field that was planted [...] Use the Pea and Bean Weevil Trap for monitoring pea and bean weevil in combination with species-specific pheromone. Pests Pea and bean weevil ( Sitona [...] peas. Mode of action The Pea and Bean Weevil Trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 2, 2019

  source for insects and diseases. The third critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new shoots. Focus [...] elements and calcium, with concentrations in a flower bud at 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied using [...] Veni Calcium Flowering and Pollination – one of the most critical blueberry growth stages Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  placement of hives The right placement of bumblebee hives can significantly enhance the pollination efficiency of bumblebees. The following steps can be taken [...] as condensation and rainwater. Regular hive maintenance and checks are recommended to ensure the well-being of the bumblebee colony and prevent potential [...] tion and access for both parties. For optimal visibility, it is recommended to place the colonies near pathways, preferably within a distance of 2 meters

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 12, 2022

  investment in a business environment which can be challenging and often unpredictable. Even though the glasshouses are relatively old and in need of modernisation [...] challenges. Cucumber crops can be sensitive to changes in their growing environment and susceptible to attack from a range of pests and diseases. The environment [...] Aphis gossypii and Myzus persicae . He also explained about the use of blue and yellow Horiver sticky traps to monitor pests such as thrips and whitefly within

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  importance of promoting and maintaining a healthy and resilient relationship between the plant, soil and microbes. The loss and reduced efficiency of many [...] plants Root Health and Condition Fortafol-D is a water-soluble emulsion of humic and fulvic acids. A biostimulant that stimulates and strengthens the crop [...] Fusarium and Rhizoctonia Uptake of nutrients and water Stress resilience Crop quality and uniformity Get the roots active, and the beneficial microbes will flourish

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison [...] mites?’ he asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this [...] packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug can be deployed very easily, allowing application of predatory mites to the entire crop [...] localised pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory mite in a single work session. Natural enemies are distributed [...] the effectiveness of pest control This handy device makes releasing predatory mites even simpler for your employees Reduces labour by up to 80% in a single

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution of natural enemies [...] material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field distribution and for specific hot [...] release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance