La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company [...] for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with

Black sigatoka disease

General Mycosphaerella fijiensis also known as black sigatoka, is an ascomycete fungus that causes leaf-spot of banana. Damage symptoms Black sigatoka [...] die within a few weeks. Because of the lack of leaf tissues, fruit maturity is hampered. Life cycle and appearance of Black sigatoka disease Black sigatoka [...] optimal conditions (humidity close to saturation and temperature above 20 °C). How to prevent Black sigatoka disease Use resistant cultivars Remove or burn infected

Cottony soft rot

infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice dry cultivation/be careful [...] General Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms [...] on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between 4 and 26 °C with an optimum between 13 and 15 °C. Germination and infection mostly take place

Bugs

Heteropteran bugs are hemimetabolous insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of [...] them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed [...] feeding. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Bug damage Bug species How to get rid of bugs

Blight of pepper

General Phytophthora capsici is an oomycete plant pathogen that causes blight and fruit rot of peppers and other important commercial crops. Damage symptoms [...] infection is either by germinating sporangia or by zoospores produced in the sporangia. For germination on above-ground plant parts, leaf wetness is required [...] when the water content of the soil or substrate is higher than normal or optimal for crop growth. How to prevent Blight of pepper Apply hygiene measures

Black root rot of cucurbits

adverse conditions for years in the soil, but little else is known about the life cycle. The fungus is dispersed by water, air and soil particles. Damage symptoms [...] sclerotioides) Black root rot of cucurbits General Phomopsis sclerotioides is a plant pathogen infecting cucurbits, causing black root rot of cucurbits [...] Black root rot of cucurbits Phomopsis sclerotioides survives in the soil and is a strong saprophytic competitor, which means it can rapidly colonize ‘clean’

Diglyphus isaea

second and third instar larvae to parasitize. An egg has an elongated shape, measuring 0.3 x 0.1 mm, and is transparent white in colour. It lies alongside [...] instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi transparent with a brown fat body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. [...] Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role

Fusarium head blight or scab

General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse structures, tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place [...] overwinters as chlamydospores and ascospores in crop residues. Primary infection is from this inoculum or from infected seed. Infected seed doesn’t germinate

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase [...] complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant [...] phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen is an inspiration for others striving for more sustainable agriculture."

American serpentine leaf miner

pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms [...] since about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) is highly polyphagous and thus lives on many host plants such as chrysanthemum [...] cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature