Banana

colour, size and firmness. Bananas mostly are elongated and curved. Its flesh is soft, rich in starch and its skin (usually easy to peel) can be green or [...] derive from only two different, wild species; Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana . Bananas used for cooking are also called plantains, contrast to dessert bananas [...] that grows from various large, herbaceaous flowering plants belonging to the genus Musa . Botanically speaking the fruit is a berry and it varies in colour

Mango

tall and its crown can expand to 10 metres (33 feet) wide. The trees can grow really old and from some species of trees, mangoes can be harvested for 300 [...] stone fruit (drupe) that grows from various species of tropical trees that belong to the flowering plant genus Mangifera and the cashew family Anacardiaceae [...] indigenous to South Asia and from this area the ‘common mango’ or ‘Indian mango’, Mangifera indica , found its way to the rest of the world and it has become one

Apricot

0.6-1.0 cm in diameter, some cultivars are larger) and its colour varies from yellow to orange, and is often a bit reddish on the side that caught the [...] name of a fruit or the tree that produces this particular fruit. There are various species that belong to the genus Prunus (stone fruit). A regular apricot [...] species P. armeniaca. However, the species P. sibirica, P. mume, P. mandshurica and P. brigantina are very similar as are their fruit; they are also named apricots

Orange

oranges, blood/pigmented oranges and acid less oranges. The orange is a hybrid and derives from pomelo ( Citrus maxima ) and mandarin ( Citrus reticulata ) [...] ). Its genes can be traced to about 25% pomelo and some 75% mandarin. The hybrid however is not a basic backcrossed BC1 hybrid, but the orange is actually [...] About The orange and in particular the sweet orange is the fruit that derives from the citrus species Citrus X sinensis that belongs to the family of Rutaceae

Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

insight into the system for integrated crop protection that they use for their crops,’ explains Tom Vroegop, a Product Manager for Monitoring & Application [...] towards sustainability and futureproofing A team of specialists is developing the scout-app together with Koppert’s growers and consultants, and a number [...] scout more quickly and efficiently as well as combat infestations in a more targeted way,’ says Vroegop. ‘Reducing time, labour, and costs while also ensuring

Cut flowers

more than a hundred species and thousands of different cultivars. Hydrangea, or Hydrangea , has its origins in Asia and North and South America. Some species [...] flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant [...] value are specially grown as cut flowers. This concerns various types. Origin, cultivation method and substrate differ greatly. Important types are: Rose:

Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

microbials and bio-stimulants that support, protect and strengthen crops. We have driven agricultural innovation for over 50 years. Growers worldwide use our [...] scanning and traceability throughout the logistics chain. While a QR code helps navigate directly to the product webpage for more information. Ready for the [...] looking forward, we continuously work to improve and find new solutions and services to face current and future challenges. We are confident that our new

Rhyzobug

distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal temperatures for Rhyzobug are around 25°C [...] be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you The journey of sustainable citrus farming [...] Aonidiella aurantii , Aulacaspis spp ., and other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling [...] centrifugal or piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between 4 and 8 Distribute the spraying solution evenly over the [...] your local representative for specific advice Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best

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