Thrips

Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) is the most damaging species [...] cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions [...] their presence in the crop. At a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced

Greenhouse whitefly

the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves [...] found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies can usually be found in the top of the plant and on [...] solutions for whitefly in your crop Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant

Gerbera

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 studies [...] flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape Province and Transvaal region. Nowadays, the gerbera is still popular and [...] Gerbera viridifolia. The result is generally known as Gerbera hybrida and there are now many cultivars that differ greatly in size, shape and colour. The main

Gooseberry

The gooseberry is also sparsely habituated in various location in North America. The rambling gooseberry bush grows up to 1,5 metres (5 feet) high and wide [...] green, but there are also red (varying to purple), yellow and white varieties. The wild berries are smaller than cultivated kinds, but do have a nice flavour [...] About The gooseberry is belongs to the species of Ribes . The plant originates from Europe, Northwestern Africa, and West, South and Southeast Asia. The

Maize

as starch in cooking practices. Nowadays, maize is extensively cultivated all over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; there is more maize [...] About Maize or corn ( Zea mays subsp. mays ), is a large grain plant that divided in six main types: flint corn, dent corn, popcorn, pod corn, sweet corn [...] maize was domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation of Mexican food dishes. The leafy stalk

Anagyrus vladimiri

Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting [...] Anagyrus vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of [...] black and white banded antennae. The male is 0.8 mm in length and black in colour. Anagyrus vladimiri is arrhenotokous; virgin females produce male offspring

Herbs

food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which [...] dried seeds, berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’

Green potted plants

and specks and turn the plant into a decorative indoor object. The plant itself is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to [...] About There are many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because [...] attractive foliage, flowers and ornate red fruits. These plants grow in the shade and need a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils. Skimmia plants are strong

Apricot

they are also named apricots. The apricot is a drupe that looks like a small peach (1.5-2.5 cm or 0.6-1.0 cm in diameter, some cultivars are larger) and [...] Prunus spp. Apricot About Apricot is the name of a fruit or the tree that produces this particular fruit. There are various species that belong to the [...] to orange, and is often a bit reddish on the side that caught the sun. Its skin can be either smooth (botanically: glabrous) or have a more velvety feel

Sciarid flies

can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and have a conspicuous black head. The head is equipped with biting-chewing [...] flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal instar, and the adult. The adult insects are 1 to 5 mm long, grey-black flies with long [...] areas in dark places, with a lot of organic material. They occur the whole year round. The eggs are minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour