Anthurium

anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an altered [...] recognized by its uniform colours and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular colour. Other types include the obake anthuriums which are

Wheat

Levant region that lies east of the Mediterranean. The wheat plant is an annual plant which is sown either in spring or autumn. The plant flowers from about [...] about the end of May to the beginning of June. This flowering period is rather long (usually lasting longer than a week), because not all flowers of one single [...] About Wheat ( Triticum spp., most commonly T. aestivum ) is a cereal grain, but botanically a particular type of fruit referred to as caryopsis. Wheat

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting. The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some venom is injected into [...] may lead to an allergic reaction, also called a general allergic reaction, a systemic allergic reaction, or an anaphylactic reaction. Because an allergic [...] involves antibodies formed during a previous exposure to an antigen, it is not possible to have an allergic reaction after the first sting. Allergic reactions

Soybean

or soya bean is a 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 [...] bunches of three to five pods. Each pod measures between 3-8 centimetres long (1-3 inch) and contains two or four seeds that measure 5-11 mm in diameter [...] brown, but also blue, yellow or green. When planting soybean plants, there is considerably more protein produced per acre than when planting other crops

Bactosan

insect populations. How does Bactosan trap work? Bactosan trap is used for trapping a wide variety of fruit flies . The trap is baited with an fruit fly attractant [...] Bactosan trap is used for capturing melon and oriental fruit flies . The trap is used in combination with species-specific Pherodis pheromone and fruit [...] Koppert Biological Systems India Private Limited is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under

Parasitic wasps

chemical pesticides. Consistency and long-term effectiveness : Parasitic wasps, once established, offer consistent and long-term pest control. These beneficial [...] ecosystem often means fewer imbalances and outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitic wasps control pests? Parasitic wasps employ two primary methods [...] control pests: parasitization and host feeding. Parasitization Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps control pests in agriculture. This

Citrus mealybug

defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] Adult females of Planococcus citri are 2.5 - 4 mm long and 2 - 3 mm in breadth. Seen dorsally, they have an oval form; they are soft and covered with a fine [...] produce little wax, so that the light yellow to pink body is visible through its waxy covering. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the

Veni GoKlean

Disinfection of Fungi, Bacteria and Virus on plants and post harvesting. It is helpful in extending shelf life of the produce, due to its disinfection property [...] carcinogenic or mutagenic effect, Free from danger of bacterial resistance, Long- lasting effect due to encapsulation, Non-corrosive, Non inflammable, No [...] like hardness, salinity, pH does not impair the efficiency of Veni GoKlean. How does Veni GoKlean work? The combination of these two elements silver and copper

Asian citrus psyllid

The Asian citrus psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening [...] greening disease or Huanglongbing. It is widely distributed in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries [...] Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Damage symptoms The psyllid is a sucking insect that inserts its

Integrated Pest Management

What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] s of control strategies and making necessary adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles mentioned above. It's a [...] control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological