• Dwarf bunt

  kernel becomes a bunt ball full of teliospores. These balls break during harvest allowing the teliospores to fall to the ground. Additionally, these teliospores [...] elevation and after prolonged snow cover which ensures a period of low soil temperatures. How to prevent Dwarf bunt Use resistant cultivars. However, the fungi [...] appearance of Dwarf bunt Tilletia controversa survives as teliospores in the soil or on seed. The soil-borne teliospores are the main source of primary infection

• Caterpillars

  & nuts Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits Oak processionary moth brochure How to use Thripex-V from Koppert How to use Ervipar from Koppert [...] them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave [...] damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all

• Phytophthora blight

  flagellae which enable them to move through water. Infection is usually from the root to the foot, but direct infection of the foot also occurs. Exudates [...] germination on above-ground plant parts, leaf wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil from infected [...] more rapidly when the water content of the soil or substrate is higher than normal or optimal for crop growth. How to prevent Phytophthora blight Apply hygiene

• Consumers

  around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society [...] exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently [...] The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care of the pollination and therefore

• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  agricultural and amenity areas, how our brilliant Natutec Drive distributes natural predators to crops, and how an array of Koppert biological controls, traps [...] broad field to connect, strategise and discover the wide range of options available from Koppert UK. In light of the diversified subsections of biological [...] portfolio to ensure you get the best from your relative industry. Register Your Interest Now To register your interest for the event, and to receive a

• Garden chafer

  rhizomes and stem bases of plants. Larvae can also feed above ground within stems of plants and on strawberry fruits lying on the ground. Both adult beetles [...] who mate with females that stay close to the ground. Females start to deposit eggs into the soil at a depth up to 5 cm soon after mating. The eggs elongate [...] family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds on roots of grasses and clover. The adults feed on the leaves of trees like oak, hazelnut

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  has led growers and agronomists to see the benefits of the proactive NatuGro approach, where the rapid establishment of the plant/soil/environment relationship [...] systemic system, using three Koppert products, which work in unison to get the best out of the crop. NatuGro optimises the synergistic relationship between [...] stimulated to produce new roots, which in turn release exudates and sugars to support beneficial soil life. The NatuGro products work in unison to promote

• Trianum-G

  Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-G grows faster on the surface of the [...] therefore have less chance to develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-G grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down [...] defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above ground, the so-called induced systemic resistance (ISR). Trianum-G has the capacity to make certain 'fixed'

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  dosage of Enermix in the three test plots, and slightly higher dosages of the predatory bug. As a result of that choice, we’ve yet to find out how much of [...] little leeway in terms of spraying frequency. We therefore need to leverage the full potential of biological plant protection.’ To combat greenhouse whitefly [...] of the effect can be attributed to Mycotal.’ Greater peace of mind Nevertheless, Sam is adamant that Mycotal has helped to combat greenhouse whitefly

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  plant. How to prevent Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall Use clean propagation material Use a strict hygiene protocol, including disinfection of tools [...] established inside root nodules of legumes. Additionally, pathogenic Agrobacterium s pecies have recently been assigned to the genus Rhizobium . These pathogenic [...] Agrobacterium rhizogenes and Agrobacterium rubi, n ow the first part of the name is changed to Rhizobium. Rhizobium rhizogenes or Rhizobium radiobacter causes