Banana

About The banana ( Musa spp.) is a nutritious fruit that grows from various large, herbaceaous flowering plants belonging to the genus Musa . Botanically

Encarsia formosa

colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the whitefly pupal cuticle [...] cuticle, whereas in other Encarsia species it can be seen clearly that the pupa develops freely within the host pupa. When the parasitic wasp is fully [...] case. The female parasitic wasp is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow

Fly pollination

as pollinators. These adaptations include unique colors, shapes, and odors that appeal to the preferences of different fly species. Unlike bees, which actively [...] for a variety of crops. These small flies navigate with agility, ensuring that pollen is distributed evenly, leading to improved fertilization and higher

Cannabis

compound or digitate, with serrate leaflets. Cannabis is an annual plant that has a growth period of April – September in outdoor cultivation. Indoor

Pear

so-called European pear or common pear ( Pyrus communis ) is a pear species that originates in central and eastern Europe and southwest Asia. The pear tree

Gerbera

result is generally known as Gerbera hybrida and there are now many cultivars that differ greatly in size, shape and colour. The main colours are white, yellow

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

Crop Protection

high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological crop protection solutions that offer natural alternatives to chemical pesticides or complement them so fewer [...] increasingly strict requirements set by retail, including supermarkets, ensuring that your produce aligns with their quality and safety standards. No pre-harvest [...] What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their derivatives, to control pests and

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Aphidius matricariae

matricariae is a notable parasitoid wasp with a distinctive feeding behavior that targets aphids . After the female wasp lays her eggs inside an aphid, the [...] hum and Sitobion . The biology of Aphidius matricariae closely resembles that of Aphidius colemani .