• Apple scab

  What is apple scab? Apple scab is one of the most economically important fungal diseases of apple worldwide. Caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis [...] Venturia inaequalis primarily survives the winter in infected fallen leaves on the orchard floor. Within these leaves, the fungus forms pseudothecia, which produce [...] that are released during spring and initiate new infections. In mild climates, the fungus may also overwinter in infected buds and produce conidia, providing

• Regional Head and Sales Officer

  updates. Handling the customer issues in consultation with the supervisor and management. Collecting the account receivables in the market. Qualification [...] spending time with the farmers. Conducting farmer meetings, Field days with proper knowledge of the products. Appointing and managing the Channel partners [...] Communicate, present, negotiate and get the business from the Channel. Constantly look for new sales opportunities and new areas and crops. Build relationship

• Wheat bunt

  sporidia infect the wheat seedlings even before emergence and the fungi grow inside the plants to the growing tip. The fungi grow between the plant cells and [...] heads. The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore) they contain, which is larger than a normal kernel. The bunt [...] allowing the teliospores to fall to the ground. Additionaly, these teliospores contaminate healthy kernels, which in turn become a source of disease in the

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  shade, for example by positioning it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the hive is kept dry. Keep the hive entrance visible for humans [...] Once the flowers open, the bumblebees will start pollinating. Position the hive in the crop immediately after delivery, or a maximum of one day later [...] necessary because the honeybees may be attracted by the sugar water in the bumblebee hive, particularly if the main crop is not yet flowering. After positioning

• Caterpillars

  damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all [...] are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family [...] family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted

• Predatory mites

  Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate [...] chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] prey on the larvae of fungus gnats in the soil, preventing them from turning into adult fungus gnats. Predatory mites packaging Predatory mites in bottles

• Biological seed treatment

  applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are available to the seed when [...] colonize the roots and protect the crop during the entire growing season. Seed treatment increases the availability of plant nutrients in the root system [...] stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. An overview of positive attributes of microbials depending on the organism:

• Bactosan

  Bactosan trap is used for capturing melon and oriental fruit flies . The trap is used in combination with species-specific Pherodis pheromone and fruit [...] and female pest. Flies enter the trap through the inverted funnel. Once inside they cannot escape and will land and sink in the liquid attractant. How to [...] Attractant in 1.5 litres of water and add to 10 traps per application. Regularly check the bait solution and frequently remove the trapped flies from the Bactosan

• Plant Disease Management

  preventing the disease from spreading further. Crop rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy, which means avoiding planting the same crop in the same [...] disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases within

• Angular leaf spot

  overwinters in plants and dead leaves, that become the primary source of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop in new transplants [...] underside of the leaf. They enlarge to angular spots, often limited by the small veins. The distinctive feature is the way the lesions look when using different [...] This bacterium is very resistant to desiccation and can survive well in dry leaves or leaves in the soil, but not independantly in the soil. Under humid