Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

black leg in potato is a different subspecies. How to prevent Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot Prevent high humidity Use sanitation to prevent spread [...] various plants or in the soil in low densities. It has also been found in the gut of insects, possibly spreading from decaying vegetation to the growing crop [...] wounds, for example pruning wounds. It cannot infect healthy green leaves, but can grow in senescent leaves and from there grow through the petiole to the

Vici Routz SP

system, increases the tolerance to soil borne diseases which results in increased nutrient uptake and increased yield. How does Vici Routz SP work? Soil probiotics [...] prebiotics in Vici Routz SP act as bio-primers that: Improves crop vigour and makes the crop less susceptible to diseases Boosts the plant’s resistance to drought [...] abiotic stress Acts as a bio-stimulant – a treated crop becomes stronger, healthier resulting in higher yield Natural and safe for both people and the e

Verticillium wilt

around 25-27 °C. How to prevent Verticillium wilt Start with clean soil or substrate by heating it at a temperature if at least 65 o C for a minimum of 30 [...] blocked, which in turn causes the plant to wilt. Spores may be wind-dispersed to new hosts. In the senescent tissue, the resting mycelium or the microsclerotia [...] are pale-green, then orange-yellow. In the beginning the plant seems to recover at night. The symptoms may occur only in parts of the plant. Cutting the stalk

Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

This disease seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid [...] Ri-plasmid in the plant tissue and causes a genetic change in the plant. How to prevent Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall Use clean propagation material [...] growth (crazy roots). In greenhouse vegetables, the roots overgrow the substrate and in severe epidemics the drippers get clogged. In tomato, excessive vegetative

Predatory mites

due to a pest invading your crop, enabling you to introduce a substantial number of predatory mites at once. Examples of predatory mite solutions in bottles [...] be adjusted to the situation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] deutonymphs are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory mites are typically measuring only a millimeter in length. Their bodies

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification [...] scouting is pest and disease detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows for targeted control measures, reducing the need for excessive pesticide [...] healthy and continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time. These

Downy mildew of Cucurbits

symptoms are found. How to prevent Downey mildew Choose resistant cultivars Use a wide crop rotation with non-host crops Prevent a humid microclimate. [...] cuticula. For germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this [...] and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They survive as oospores. From these oospores or surviving mycelium sporangia are formed, structures in which zoospores

Veni Micro

stable for a period of 24 months from the date of manufacturing. Re-entry barrier: No re-entry barrier Pre-Harvest Interval: No waiting period for harvest [...] When to use Veni Micro? Vegetables : One application in early vegetative phase and repeat 1-2 applications at 15 days interval Flowers: Apply daily Fruits: [...] 15 days intervals How does Veni Micro work? Veni Micro acts as bio-stimulant which stimulates healthy growth and enhances fertility in the plants. Benefits

Loose smut of barley

appearance of a smutted ear. Instead of normal tissue, the ear contains a mass of olive-brown smut spores. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Damage [...] and compensated for Use resistant cultivars Perform field checks for infected seed and prevent the use of seeds from infected fields for further cropping [...] within a day and infect the inner tissues of the newly infected seed. During maturation of the seed, the mycelium becomes thick-walled and swollen as a dormant

Loose smut of wheat

appearance of a smutted ear. Instead of normal tissue, the ear contains a mass of olive-brown smut spores. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Damage [...] and compensated for Use resistant cultivars Perform field checks for infected seed and prevent the use of seeds from infected fields for further cropping [...] within a day and infect the inner tissues of the newly infected seed. During maturation of the seed, the mycelium becomes thick-walled and swollen as a dormant