• Raspberry

  January 1, 1970

  derive from Rubus idaeus or horticultural derivatives of hybrids of R. idaeus and R. strigosus. The fruit of the raspberry plant is red, tasty and sweet but [...] raspberry to distinguish it from other raspberries, is a red-fruited species of Rubus. This particular plant species has its origins in Europe and northern [...] Botanically speaking, the raspberry is not a berry, but an aggregate fruit of numerous drupelets around a central core.

• Orange

  January 1, 1970

  comes to the fruit of various kinds of oranges, the fruit of the Citrus X sinensis is regarded as a sweet orange, while the fruit of the Citrus X aurantium [...] derives from the citrus species Citrus X sinensis that belongs to the family of Rutaceae . The Citrus X sinensis can be divided into four subgroups, that

• Spider mites and other mites

  January 1, 1970

  Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies that target different developmental stages of the pest: Predatory mites [...] on the leaves affect the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle of spider mites Spider mite control videos [...] are capable of causing severe damage very rapidly due to their great reproductive capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide, many of them are common

• Fall Armyworm

  January 1, 1970

  developing larvae eat different parts of the host plant, depending on the crop, the stage of crop development, and the age of the larvae. On maize, young larvae [...] been found in Africa too. The caterpillars of fall armyworms feed on the leaves, stems and reproductive parts of more than 100 plant species causing major [...] spotted sign of larval feeding. After feeding, the leaves appear ragged or torn (similar to hailstorm damage in appearance). Life cycle of the Fall Armyworm

• Caterpillars

  January 1, 1970

  addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar [...] crops. Biological control of caterpillars combines monitoring and control strategies that target different life stages of the pest: Beneficial nematodes [...] damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many

• Green potted plants

  January 1, 1970

  many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because of their attractive [...] are tolerant of drought, but also air pollution. Dieffenbachia is a very popular ornamental plant and usually sold as houseplant. The leaves of the Dieffenbachia [...] herbaceous plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to the spurge family of Euphorbiaceae and is an extensive, flowering plant. Succulents , also referred

• Cut flowers

  January 1, 1970

  the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There are more than a hundred species and thousands of different cultivars. Hydrangea [...] graceful funnel-shaped hybrids, descended from a number of freesias. Lily : Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lilies originate from [...] recent decades, the Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that

• Vine mealybug

  January 1, 1970

  an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Charac [...] causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield [...] honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled

• California red scale

  January 1, 1970

  moult into the grey stage, named after the colour of the edges of their shield. Mating occurs at the start of this stage, before the female finally matures [...] especially in the case of young citrus. Young trees can suffer greatly and die if the branches are lost. Life cycle and appearance of California red scale [...] offspring. Each female can produce 100-150 young over a period of six to eight weeks, at a rate of one to three a day. The crawlers are mobile and very small

• Strawberry

  January 1, 1970

  cultivated for its tasty fruit. The particular species of strawberry is a well-known hybrid species of the genus Fragaria (collectively referred to as the [...] so-called aggregate accessory fruit. This means that the fleshy, edible part of the fruit does not develop from the plant’s ovaries, but from the receptacle [...] (achenes) that are visible on the strawberry’s skin, are in reality the ovaries of the flower with a seed inside.