• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  cooling mechanism of the plant. That is why the functioning of the roots is directly related to the plant’s energy balance. The temperature of the irrigation [...] and thus the uptake of water and nutrients. Uptake of cold irrigation water, particularly in the morning, can lower the temperature of the stem base. If [...] importance of a wellcontrolled root zone temperature. and crops evolve to a higher level of pest and disease resistance and higher levels of plant health

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  2013, with a vision of becoming one of the most esteemed nursery stock suppliers in the UK and Europe. They embarked on a programme of investment, by building [...] like our vision of growing plants in a more environmentally friendly and ethical manner, by reducing the use of peat, diminishing the use of chemical pesticides [...] propagation facilities. The primary aim is clear: to become one of the leading producers of climbing plants in the home and European markets. “We have developed

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  effective predator of thrips, attacking motile stages of the pest, including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development of Orius, hence [...] thrips. The establishment of Orius is most effective at day temperatures in excess of 18 0 C, and in view of this, the introduction of the predatory bug is [...] ‘window’ for introduction of Orius is relatively narrow since fast establishment of the predator is the aim for optimum control of thrips . It should also

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  different versions of Natutec Drive that take care of distributing predatory mites and insects essential for the biological control of pests and diseases [...] diseases in the cultivation of fruit and vegetables in a variety of situations. Three versions of Natutec Drive The patented technology makes it possible to apply [...] 'Besides the time and expense of applying biologicals by hand, the biggest advantage of using Natutec Drive is the uniformity of application which is very

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems [...] management and encouraging societies to improve soil health. Held on the 5th of December, this year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the [...] their capacity to nurture life. What can we do? We at Koppert are fully aware of this and endeavor to promote healthy soils in which healthy crops and biodiversity

• Fortafol for Strawberry in Coir

  status of a spent or stale substrate, by fuelling the formation of humic substances • has the potential to increase the dry matter content of roots and [...] combats plant stress at a time of greatest need A biostimulant treatment that supports healthy growth and development of strawberry transplants in re-used [...] essential component of Koppert integrated crop management (ICM) programmes Botanicoir® is a brand name that is synonymous with the production of high-quality

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  October 8, 2018

  benefits of Plantwise plant doctors and the use of biological controls as part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Supporting the establishment of local [...] local farmers. Other key areas of intended collaboration between CABI and Koppert as part of the MoU are: The creation of new biological control products [...] combat pests which threaten the food security and livelihoods of thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged

• Spidex Vital Trial Results

  foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research [...] Spidex were released on the first plant of each row (yellow star) a week later. Results: a larger population of Spidex Vital reached the infested plants [...] Phytoseiulus were capable of travelling the given distance. A more diverse population composition is present in a bottle of Spidex Vital, so when applied

• Isonet T for Tuta absoluta

  May 8, 2019

  in the last two seasons. Close up of the polymer tubes Isonet T is composed of two parallel polymer tubes, one of which contains an aluminium wire to enable [...] below) at an application rate of 800-1000/ha. After installation of Isonet T the glasshouse becomes saturated with the pheromone of T. absoluta , with the result [...] hence reproduction of the pest effectively does not occur. As such this generally provides excellent control of Tuta , lasting for much of the season. Tomato

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact of temperatures [...] s on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions on plant [...] in a variety of languages. Download the whitepaper Plant-pollinator interactions In cold climates, it is assumed that proper management of pollinators is