Anthurium

About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is [...] anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular colour. Other types include the obake [...] than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colours.

Fall Armyworm

has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars of fall armyworms feed on the leaves, stems and reproductive parts of more than 100 plant species causing [...] disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central [...] the warm, humid evenings. Females lay their eggs in clusters of 150-200 and can lay up to 2000 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs are white, pinkish or light green

Knowing & recognizing

new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes [...] find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens [...] between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics

Pomegranate bacterial blight

C, over-use of nitrogen fertilizer, micronutrient deficiency and reduced plant health leads to swift development of bacterial blight. Symptoms Development [...] spots which turns to dark black colour oily appearance on leaves results in premature defoliation. The pathogen also infects branches and stem as water

Carrot

grown as annuals. Carrots can vary greatly in colour, shape and size. The shorter carrot types grow well in heavy soil, the longer varieties need loose [...] The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple [...] Daucus carota , indigenous to Europe and southwestern Asia. The carrot plant presumably comes from Persia and was originally produced for its seeds and

Avocado

belongs to the flowering plant family of Lauraceae . Commercially speaking, avocados are very valuable and the fruit is produced in tropical and Mediterranean [...] avocado ( Persea americana ), also named ‘alligator pear’ is a tree originating in South Central Mexico. Its nick name points to its fruit which is botanically

Vici Routz GR

the beneficial microbes in the soil and near root zone. Application of Vici Routz GR Broadcast homogeneously to the plant’s root zone. Granules can also [...] system, nutrient uptake, drought tolerance, disease resistance which results in healthy crop and higher yield. How does Vici Routz GR work? Vici Routz GR [...] application. Composition Phosphobacteria – Bacillus megaterium 5*10^7 CFU / g in 3 Kg Granules. Each 3 kg Vici Routz GR contains 100 g. of other actives. Soil

About Koppert

challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert, we explore, understand, and apply these natural solutions in partnership with nature. Using [...] , and microbials that support, protect, and strengthen crops. Improving plant health both above and underground. Since 1967, we’ve been helping growers

Pollination checklist tomato

viruses, plant diseases, pest infestations, insufficient or extreme growth, extreme climate conditions and the influence of chemicals on the plants or flowers [...] damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot, or at least in the shade, particularly during the warmest part of the day [...] and make it possible to check the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the transfer of enough pollen for pollination. Fruit setting takes place once

Citrus

that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions of Asia and the Malay Archipelago. Some citrus species have been present in the Mediterranean [...] . Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation. Today, in the United States, the [...] About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime