• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  ed agricultural company prides itself on its innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture and uses cutting-edge cultivation techniques. ‘We only [...] over the strawberry plant foliage without harming the insects. We are really satisfied with this application.’ Angel Angelov has worked on strawberries farms [...] More information about Natutec Drive? Natutec Drive Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control Natutec Drive takes centre stage Half a

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  ed agricultural company prides itself on its innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture and uses cutting-edge cultivation techniques. ‘We only [...] over the strawberry plant foliage without harming the insects. We are really satisfied with this application.’ Angel Angelov has worked on strawberries farms [...] Natutec Drive? Natutec Drive takes centre stage Natutec Drive Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control Angel Angelov, Glasshouse Manager

• Horiver Rollertrap

  per 1 to 3 plant rows. Timing In high crops Rollertraps should preferably be installed when the crop is still low, just before or after planting. Storage [...] cm width is also available in lengths of 125, 150 and 500 m; other lengths on request Downloads Horiver product range Presentation Make sure that the R [...] Rollertrap to spin freely while unrolling At the beginning and end of each run, cut the trap approximately 40 cm longer than the support structure. Wrap the extra

• Two-spotted spider mite

  Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells [...] colour of the adults often depends on the crop in which they occur (e.g. on cucumbers they are often yellow-brown, on tomatoes they are mainly red-brown). Both [...] dark spots on their body. Movement: Spider mites are slow-moving and tend to cluster on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. They produce

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  galls on the stems, which are first white and later turn brown. Only Rhizobium radiobacter causes galls and tumours on underground plant parts and on the [...] system Prevent contact between the plant roots and the gutters in greenhouses Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid in the plant tissue and causes a genetic

• Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

  epidemic population densities. It can survive as epiphytic bacteria on various plants or in the soil in low densities. It has also been found in the gut [...] of wounds Disinfest recirculating irrigation water Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] bacterial rots (bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot). Damage symptoms In tomato, Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora or Pectobacterium carovora causes

• Angular leaf spot

  the lesions on the leaves and form a secondary source of infection. They are dispersed by rain, irrigation water or handling of the plants. Infection of [...] sprinkler irrigation is used. Healthy, well growing plants are more susceptible than diseased or stressed plants. How to prevent Angular leaf spot Use clean [...] inoculum such as dead leaves In field-grown tomato and pepper, rotate fields to prevent infection from volunteer plants and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the

• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  Transmission is often the result of impinging plant sap, when working with tomato plants, and by exposure of the plants to infected materials such as clothing [...] Pepino mosaic virus , which has been accountable for substantial losses in tomato production around the world, with V10. What Is V10? V10 is composed of two [...] Roozemond. ‘V10 is used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. In a lot of countries, multiple strains of Pepino mosaic virus are present

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  growing season, so scouting for signs of plant damage such as leaf-feeding, plant-cutting, or missing plants is important. Insects feeding below ground [...] diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases. Plants communicate in colour and growth, [...] insect may be present. However, if you see shot holing you may need to cut the plant open to determine what is feeding in the whorl. The role of biological

• Consumers

  pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are often propagated in greenhouses. By the time a delicious little tomato reaches your plate, it has [...] has already had a very long journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals [...] bacteria and fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production of plants and crops. Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products