• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  with a few or even a single hectare to learn what biological crop protection can do for them. Throughout the year, they followed our protocols for a range [...] much value our products add, in a wide range of conditions that you simply cannot reproduce in the lab. That is what is so powerful about these trials.’ [...] Manager Felipe Mendonça takes us through the highlights and gives a preview of what comes next. During the 2023 outdoor trial season, growers in France

• Plant Disease Management

  What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] diseases. Healthy soil Maintaining healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy [...] plays a critical role. Removing and promptly disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly

• Chrysanthemum

  called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and [...] purposes. Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other colours is available such as white, purple [...] majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation

• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted [...] tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM

• Gerbera

  . The flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape Province and Transvaal region. Nowadays, the gerbera is still popular [...] yellow, orange, red and pink, but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is also used as a model organism with regards to botanical [...] popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated cultivars are usually the result of crossing the Gerbera

• Cotton bollworm

  near buds, flowers, fruits or on leaves. They are almost spherical with a flattened base and a diameter of about 0.5 mm. They are at first a shiny yellowish [...] although the preference is for smaller specimens. The fruits stop growing, mature rapidly, and drop off. In legumes, flowers are attacked, and seed pods [...] to reddish-brown with dark spots. In later instars the head is mottled, and the body is marked with three prominent longitudinal dark bands with numerous

• Citrus mealybug

  defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] filaments. Their sole task is to fertilize the females and as soon as a male emerges from its cocoon, it goes in search of a female. A fertilized female lays [...] development. After the second instar, a male nymph forms a dark brown ‘prepupa’ from which a pupa rapidly develops, inside a white cottony cocoon. Females undergo

• Natupol Fly

  Pollination of isolated crops, produced on a smaller scale, such as seed crops with just a few flowers or for crops that produce very little pollen. Crops [...] another flower the pollen are transferred to the pistils of the flower which is needed for pollination. Presentation Cardboard tube which contains 1 kg pupae [...] depending on the temperature If outdoor temperature is below 18°C it is best to keep the pupae indoors at a temperature of 20-25°C untill the first flies start

• Lily

  About Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lily species originate from temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, but they also grow [...] bulbs and all varieties have large, attractive and often fragrant flowers. These flowers come in various colours such as white, yellow, pink, orange, red

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  develop a new formulation for better control of a number of vital aspects. This results in keeping the surrounding conditions better under control. Is this [...] co-developed this product with a partner in our business. They will also supply this formulation of Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species [...] Vital No. 1 | January 21 | 2021 www.koppert.com 1. Changes of Spidex What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all