Strawberry

garden strawberry or Fragaria x ananassa , is nowadays extensively cultivated for its tasty fruit. The particular species of strawberry is a well-known hybrid

Chilli thrips

an emerging pest of significant concern in greenhouse cultivation. Known for its ability to damage a wide variety of crops, including ornamentals, vegetables

Radish

the world. The seeds are used to produce oil. Other varieties are developed for sprouting and their roots and leaves are consumed either cooked or cold.

Carrot

The carrot plant presumably comes from Persia and was originally produced for its seeds and leaves. Carrots can be classified as hardy biennials and are

Banana

different, wild species; Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana . Bananas used for cooking are also called plantains, contrast to dessert bananas.

Pomegranate

three to seven petals. Some varieties that do not bear fruit are cultivated for their flowers. The pomegranate’s edible fruit is actually a berry and with

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's [...] reduction in the yield of avocado trees and economic losses due to fruit damage. For this reason, integrated pest and disease management is essential. This approach [...] practices. More and more retailers are even requiring extra-legal conditions for the marketing of fruits and vegetables in their aisles. IPM enables farmers

Diamond back moth

Throughout their development, larvae remain quite small and active. Except for the first instar, which mines in the leaf tissue, the larvae are voracious [...] seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Damage symptoms How to get rid of Diamond back moth

Tea

tropical plant grows well in hot and humid climate. The ideal temperature for growth is 20-30 0 C. It requires well distributed rainfall from 150 to 300cm

Experience Centre

importance of miniscule organisms such as predatory mites and beneficial fungi for international agriculture and horticulture. Take a look inside a bumblebee [...] 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