• Rose

  has sharp thorns. The flowers of the rose plant can vary in shape and size, but are often ornate and bright coloured. Colours range from white to yellow,

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference [...] believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such solutions, but ignorance and a lack of alternative options still hinder acceptance."

• Aphidius colemani

  aphids do not die at once but usually continue to feed and secrete honeydew. Second and third instar aphids are preferred, but all stages can be parasitized [...] instar aphid nymphs and adult aphids will produce offspring for two more days, but if an aphid is parasitized in a younger stage there will be no reproduction

• Litchi moth

  tunnels towards the seed. Larvae usually do not pupate in fruit on the tree but leave the fruit to pupate in the soil.

• Strawberry

  fleshy, edible part of the fruit does not develop from the plant’s ovaries, but from the receptacle that holds these same ovaries. The so-called ‘seeds’ (achenes)

• Orchid

  orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have a single flower, but most plants have a racemose inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers

• Melon

  usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit. The term "melon" is used for the plant, but also to identify the fruit. Botanically speaking, the melon (the fruit) is

• Nectarine

  commercial point of view, peaches and nectarines are sold as different products, but they are in fact the same species. Currently, the highest consumption of

• Carrot

  variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple, but also red, yellow and white. The carrots which are produced nowadays derive

• Peach

  shell. Commercially, peaches and nectarines are sold as different products, but they are actually the same species.