• Potato

  and many people’s diet. In terms of volume, potato is the fourth-largest food crop in the world, after maize, wheat and rice. Potato plants grow up to some [...] came to Europe from Latin America in the second half of the 16th century. Potatoes as a food crop were introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous [...] About The word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came

• Potato aphid

  ly potato), but has also been identified on more than 200 plant species from more than 20 families. Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses [...] occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low [...] At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle

• New website for Koppert India

  June 16, 2020

  New website for Koppert India Koppert India is proud to announce the launch of its local www.koppert.in website. As the family company has continued its [...] analysis of how the pests are controlled. The website will be further expanded in the next few months with videos about how to best apply these beneficials [...] growers. Koppert believes that sharing this knowledge plays an important part in achieving a 100% sustainable agricultural and horticultural sector that works

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  are visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches. Heavy yellowing may even be followed by defoliation. Life cycle Glasshouse potato aphid Aphids [...] presence in the crop. The wingless adult stage of the greenhouse potato aphid is rather squat, of medium size (1.8 - 3.0 mm long) and oval in shape. It [...] The glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These

• Koppert India celebrated 10 years as partners with Indian nature and farmers

  March 27, 2023

  Biological Systems India Pvt Ltd., was established on 26th July 2012 in Bengaluru to offer our natural solutions all over India. The journey in India started with [...] natural solutions in horticulture. As India, being a major agricultural economy Koppert soon established its R&D and Production facility in Hyderabad to develop [...] for their continued support, loyalty and believe in our solutions over these past 10 years. In India, there is emphasis on food security, food safety &

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and [...] al practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, [...] adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural enemy releases was challenging at first, they found an ally in Koppert that not only

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession [...] Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been without obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  May 29, 2019

  possible to manually enter sticky trap and crop data in the app. The generated data will then be displayed in an online dashboard. This dashboard is based on [...] the level of infestation in their greenhouses. Additionally, the dashboard lists how pests and their natural enemies develop in relation to one another [...] number of Dutch tomato growers are testing the innovation in practice. The app is currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The [...] avocados and other farm products. Based in Michoacán, Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it su [...] has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number of pests such as thrips , brown

• Aphids

  particularly viruses. Viruses are mainly transmitted by the winged individuals. Potato virus Y (PVY) is transmitted by aphids in tomato in this way, as [...] aphids Aphids are among the most harmful pests in greenhouse and field crops, causing plant stress, virus transmission and yield loss. Effective aphid control [...] family containing many species that cause damage in cultivated crops. The most significant aphids that occur in greenhouses are: Myzus persicae subsp. persicae