Aphids

very large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae [...] types of damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth [...] retarded, giving rise to deformed leaves, or even, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and

Cauliflower

About The cauliflower, along with several other vegetables, belongs to the species Brassica oleracea of the genus Brassica which is part of the family [...] are all members of the species Brassica oleracea. The cauliflower plant is an annual plant that reproduced by seed. The cauliflower head looks like broccoli [...] family of Brassicaceae . Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens and kale (collectively called "cole" crops) belong to various cultivars, but are

Sweet pepper

pepper About The sweet pepper, also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species Capsicum [...] These different cultivars of the sweet pepper plant bear fruit in different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to orange, green and red and [...] and even dark purple and brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red

Caterpillars

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 [...] that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up

Beneficial nematodes

are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside the insect host, the nematodes

Tomato

About The tomato plant ( Solanum lycopersicum) belongs to the nightshade family of Solanaceae . The tomato is the edible fruit of this plant. The plant [...] plant is native to Central and South America and the tropical highlands. Tomato plants usually grow to a height of between 1-3 metres (or 3-10 feet). Their [...] greenhouse) the stem often extends over the ground. Indeterminate tomato types are so-called ‘tender’ or ‘half-hardy’ perennials. The plants die every year

Peach

juicy and it is called peach or nectarine. The peach belongs to the genus Prunus (just like the cherry, apricot, almond and plum) and the rose family. Together [...] cultivated for its fruit. The description ‘persica’ refers to the popularity of the tree in Persia when it was introduced there. The tree’s fruit is usually sweet [...] Together with the almond, the peach also belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus , because of its hard and corrugated seed shell. Commercially, peaches and nectarines

Trianum-P_leaflet.pdf

grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. • Strengthening of the plant Trianum improves [...] resilient to biotoc and abiotic stressors. Using Trianum maximizes the establishment of beneficial fungi in the root system. This helps to protect the plant [...] Trianum mycelia The winning strain The so-called T22 strain in Trianum has been extensively studied by groups of scientists from around the world and is actually

Chrysanthemum

About The chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family [...] family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and northeastern Europe and the majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially [...] extensive range of cultivars that are produced for commercial, horticultural purposes. Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays

Banana

About The banana ( Musa spp.) is a nutritious fruit that grows from various large, herbaceaous flowering plants belonging to the genus Musa . Botanically [...] (usually easy to peel) can be green or yellow, or red, purple or brown when ripe. Bananas grow in bunches downwards from the top of the plant. Nowadays, almost [...] acuminata and Musa balbisiana . Bananas used for cooking are also called plantains, contrast to dessert bananas.