Soybean

so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy pod, that grows clustered [...] Brazil and the United States. Soybeans are now an important global crop can be used as food crop, but also provide oil and are a major source of protein.

Horiver Disc

Use Horiver Disc for trapping root aphids and fungus gnats. Pests Root aphids , fungus gnats. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of

Knowing & recognizing

company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge [...] by Koppert for over 50 years. Recent scientific discoveries concerning beneficial microorganisms have led to new practical solutions for growers. This

Powdery mildew

contact with water for no more than a few hours. Powdery mildew spores, either ascospores or conidia, don’t need nutrients or water for germination. In general [...] Powdery mildew Use resistant cultivars whenever available Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to [...] perithecia, structures containing ascospores. Ascospores have not been found yet for all powdery mildew fungi and especially in greenhouse crops they don’t play

Experience Centre

importance of miniscule organisms such as predatory mites and beneficial fungi for international agriculture and horticulture. Take a look inside a bumblebee [...] that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to that of humans and that we use that difference to provide our clients with the most effective pollination [...] 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can

Cottony soft rot

fungus also infects seeds and tubers, thereby creating a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth [...] prevent Cottony soft rot Practice dry cultivation/be careful with irrigation Use wide plant spacing Remove diseased plants in a closed plastic bag Remove crop

Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or [...] researched all across the globe. Making sure we can offer you the best solutions for a high yielding and healthy crop. Trial results with Trianum against Fusarium [...] chemical program B The Netherlands - Independent Trial (Vertify), 2020 For more information: www.Uireka.nl Capirel and Casea effectively decreased the

Spider mites and other mites

continuous control essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies [...] hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly. With Koppert’s biological solutions for spider mites and other mites, professional growers can maintain stable pest [...] control, protect crop quality and ensure sustainable production. Solutions for mite control Learn more about What are spider mites? Spider mites are pests

Charcoal rot

but this is not considered a main source of infection. Optimum conditions for this fungus are temperatures above 32 °C and dry conditions. In field crops [...] How to prevent Charcoal rot Plant in fields with no history of the disease Use disease-free planting material Rotate with non-host crops to reduce inoculum

Broad mite

different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval stage the larvae stay in their cuticle for one or two days and then emerge [...] distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites show a preference for young, developing plant tissue, like the growing tips, young leaves and flower [...] considered a fourth stage called pupa, false pupa or quiescent nymph. The males use their fourth pair of legs to carry around young pharate females (quiescent