Tomato leafminer

General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous [...] fungal diseases to enter, leading to rotting fruit before or after harvest. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf [...] greenish coloration at first, and then turn chestnut and dark brown shortly before adult emergence. Adult moths of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta )

Spider mites and other mites

cells and causing leaf discoloration, reduced photosynthesis and lower yields. Their fast reproduction makes early detection and continuous control essential [...] Biological control of spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant [...] growers can maintain stable pest control, protect crop quality and ensure sustainable production. Solutions for mite control Learn more about What are spider

Root and crown rot of strawberry

necrotic areas in crown and root of strawberry. Plant development is slow, growth is retarded and rooting is poor. Transplants look weak and may die. It is hard [...] distinguish between Pestalotiopsis clavispora and Phytophthora cactorum . Life cycle and appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about [...] example handling or pests. Optimum temperature for Pestalotiopsis clavispora is 19-23 °C and high humidity or free water stimulates disease development. How

Plant Disease Management

What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial [...] productivity, and contribute to environmental sustainability. Disease control products Benefits of biological disease control Sustainability and environmental [...] biological disease control methods do not harm beneficial insects, ensuring a thriving ecosystem that promotes natural pest and disease control.

Regional Head and Sales Officer

forecasting and achieving the sales goals. Controlling the Account receivables. Building customer relations and constantly look for new opportunities and clients [...] opportunities and new areas and crops. Build relationship with farmers and Channel partners. Regularly reporting on market updates, travel plans and sales updates [...] Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh Regional Head Role Responsibilities: Developing and managing Sales team and building the team to achieve

Black sigatoka disease

size and turn brown with light grey centres. These spots enlarge further and the tissue around the lesions turns yellow and dies. Lesions merge and the [...] hampered. Life cycle and appearance of Black sigatoka disease Black sigatoka ( Mycosphaerella fijiensis ) produces both ascospores and conidia. The ascospores [...] the occurrence of puddles and ensuring optimal ventilation in the crop Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.

Plant Pests

Tomato leaf miner

cycle and appearance of Tomato leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult [...] General The tomato leaf miner (Liriomyza bryoniae) has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, [...] Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions, the insect is found outdoors but in temperate regions it only occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner

Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of [...] the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect [...] peas. The spots on leaves and pods are round, on the stems they are more elongated. The lesions are light brown, sunken and surrounded by a dark brown

Pollination checklist tomato

collect pollen, and leave bite marks, but no fruit will grow. Bumblebees are active at temperatures between 8 and 32 degrees Celsius. Their optimum activity [...] level is at temperatures between 8 and 28 degrees Celsius. At temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees Celsius, their activity level gradually drops. At [...] the influence of viruses, plant diseases, pest infestations, insufficient or extreme growth, extreme climate conditions and the influence of chemicals on