• Fusarium spp.

  system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium species [...] Initially, the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of [...] the soil, and on crop residues of infected plants, as chlamydospores (thick walled mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse

• Fusarium wilt

  system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium species [...] wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of [...] the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chlamydospores (thick walled mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  mechanization, it is very important that all plants reach the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine [...] Trianum-P, a biological solution with which we have confirmed an increase in plant resistance to soil fungi, achieving greater vigour and, consequently, obtaining [...] product, authorized for organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the positioning of the company which is very

• Gerbera

  gerbera is still popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated cultivars are usually the result of crossing [...] The gerbera belongs to the family of daisies or Asteraceae . The flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape Province

• Tobacco aphid

  chrysanthemum, and various pot plants and cut flower crops. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth [...] the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded [...] young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood

• Sciarid flies

  healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and [...] generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and other young growing plant material. Damage symptoms The [...] sciarid flies feed mainly on organic remains and the fungi that grow on them, although some species can also eat living plant material. The adults prefer

• Beneficial nematodes

  harmful to humans, animals, or plants but are highly effective in controlling harmful insects. Plant-parasitic nematodes Plant-parasitic nematodes are a group [...] detrimental to crop health and can cause yield losses. They feed on plant roots, disrupting the plants' ability to take up water and nutrients, which ultimately [...] be applied by foliar or soil application, depending on the target pest. Here's a general guideline on how to apply nematodes (always check the label for

• Flies

  Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila [...] indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender roots as well [...] sp. Adults can also spread pathogens from diseased to healthy plants. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also

• 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 Presentation Make sure that the Rollertraps are at least at room [...] 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

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  These moths prefer tomatoes but also have a taste for other members of the nightshade family of plants. They can also feed and survive on potatoes, aubergines [...] , and Solanum nigrum . The caterpillars of the tomato leaf miner moth live inside the leaves of plants. Since the caterpillars crawl into the leaves, control [...] feltiae ) is sprayed on the leaf and penetrates the caterpillar through a natural body opening. If the females and males of the tomato leaf miner are unable