Eggplant

Solanum melongena ) is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant [...] in South Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. [...] Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is classified as a berry. The fruit contains many small and soft seeds. These seeds taste rather bitter, because

Orius laevigatus

bug Orius laevigatus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The natural enemy Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How [...] significantly. Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C (86°F). Feeding behaviour of Orius laevigatus Orius laevigatus is a predator feeding on thrips [...] for thrips control Orius laevigatus is a small yet highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has

Cut flowers

in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant [...] graceful funnel-shaped hybrids, descended from a number of freesias. Lily : Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lilies originate from [...] the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There are more than a hundred species and thousands of different cultivars. Hydrangea

Papaya

About A tropical fruit that is called papaya, papaw or pawpaw in different countries, is the fruit of the Carica papaya tree of the family Caricaceae. First [...] First cultivated in Mexico, it is now grown in most tropical regions around the world. The papaya fruit is 15-45 cm in length and between 10-30 cm in diameter [...] diameter. Its soft skin is an amber to orange colour.

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease [...] and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting

Cercospora leaf spot

many species of Cercospora species depending on the plant type infected. Infected seeds, infected plants and plant debris are primary source of infection [...] infection. Secondary spread is through air borne conidia. High humidity favours the spread of the disease and severity. The fungus has the ability to overwinter [...] the rate 1.25 to 1.5 ml per litre of water at 12-15 days intervals as preventative spray and or after recognition of the disease symptoms. Symptoms Leaf

Tomato

lycopersicum) belongs to the nightshade family of Solanaceae . The tomato is the edible fruit of this plant. The plant is native to Central and South America and [...] highlands. Tomato plants usually grow to a height of between 1-3 metres (or 3-10 feet). Their stem is not so strong, so if not supported (like in a greenhouse) [...] greenhouses they can sometimes sustain up to three years. A great number of tomato varieties is now cultivated in temperate climates around the world. Greenhouses

Cutworms

instars is usually observed as a cutting of young seedlings, often causing death of the cut seedlings. Sometimes wilting is observed because of partial [...] The larvae of these moths usually feed on roots and plant parts close to the ground, thereby often cutting the stems of young plants. This is where their [...] continues cutting. Therefore, relatively small populations of cutworms can destroy entire stands of crops, such as cotton or maize. As plants become larger

Citrus mealybug

causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield [...] Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting [...] reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient

Strawberry

x ananassa , is nowadays extensively cultivated for its tasty fruit. The particular species of strawberry is a well-known hybrid species of the genus Fragaria [...] Technically speaking, the strawberry is a so-called aggregate accessory fruit. This means that the fleshy, edible part of the fruit does not develop from the [...] (achenes) that are visible on the strawberry’s skin, are in reality the ovaries of the flower with a seed inside.