• Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

  gut of insects, possibly spreading from decaying vegetation to the growing crop that way. Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora or Pectobacterium carovora [...] stem rot Prevent high humidity Use sanitation to prevent spread within the crop Clean tools and equipment Promote rapid closing of wounds Disinfest recirculating [...] irrigation water Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

• Grey mould

  found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the [...] infecting weakened or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain [...] humid enough for grey mould Provide sufficient ventilation in greenhouse crops Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato:

• Angular leaf spot

  source of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop in new transplants. This bacterium is very resistant to desiccation and can [...] and pepper, rotate fields to prevent infection from volunteer plants and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the vicinity of the greenhouse or field Resistant [...] and should be used Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

• Whitefly

  or their eggs. Rotate crops and plant diversity – outdoor crops Avoid continuous cropping of susceptible plant species. Rotate crops to disrupt whitefly [...] honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases [...] whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations in crops, there are several measures you can take: Implement good crop management practices Maintain plant health

• Pepino mosaic virus

  From the season 1999-2000 the virus started to damage greenhouse tomato crops in Europe. Although the virus only causes major problems in tomato cultivation [...] of which strain – that causes the infection is one them. The moment in the crop cycle when the infection takes place is another factor that might have an [...] weeks after infection and can significantly impact the yield and quality of crops like tomatoes. Typical symptoms are: Leaves & stems Nettle-like heads and/or

• Verticillium wilt

  occurs as premature senescence, without any other typical symptoms. In many crops, the fungus can be present without clear symptoms or with only partial wilting [...] and dehydration. Verticillium dahliae also survives as hyphae (mycelium) in crop residues. The fungus infects the roots of plants, directly or through wounds [...] points of entry Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

• Black root rot of cucurbits

  cortex (outer layer) has rotten away. Infection in the early stages of the crop results in stunted growth and smaller leaves with an intense green colour [...] case of a less severe infection, the vines may wilt at a late stage of the crop, but when water supply is in any way limited during earlier periods of high [...] irrigation water Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

• Limonica Ulti-Mite

  Bemisia tabaci ). Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites reproduce within the sachet and gradually disperse into the crop over a period [...] first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 3,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 [...] bran and sawdust. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets

• Cannabis

  management decisions. Crop scouting with Natutec Scout Using a crop scouting tool can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing [...] maintains crop predictability, and aligns with consumer preferences for safe, eco-friendly products. Pest monitoring and scouting in cannabis crops Scouting [...] These proactive approaches involve regular and systematic inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests and diseases. Growers use

• Cucumber

  management decisions. Crop scouting with Natutec Scout Using a crop scouting tool can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing [...] cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers [...] cucumber crops. Using IPM strategies not only minimizes the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring