HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

the production of different varieties of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce [...] consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management system supported by Koppert's natural solutions has been fundamental. For more

Leaf stripe

disease cycle during the cropping season. The fungus is seed-borne and this systemic infection is the only source of primary infection. The fungus spreads from

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

it more often or release greater numbers...we shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex [...] predatory mite that immediately enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ Game changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to

Veni Micro

levels of energy, water and nutrient holding capacity Improves crop immune system against pest and disease attack Enhances abiotic stress tolerance in plants

Fusarium wilt

Fusarium oxysporum is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species

IPM app

make timely decisions and apply precision treatments. Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. has developed Koppert iPM, a unique scouting software application

Knowing & recognizing

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 has

Pierce's disease of grapevine

chlorosis of the leaves, resembling zinc deficiency. Infection becomes systemic more rapidly in young trees than in older trees. In the latter, it may [...] a few branches and then extends to the rest. Eventually, the whole root system is killed and the trees die. Life cycle and appearance of Pierce's disease

Beneficial microorganisms

provide positive effects to their environment, including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest

Apple collar rot

symptoms Phytophthora cactorum causes seedling damping off, a reduced root system and black discolouration of the roots. On the foot, dark brown lesions with