Fusarium wilt

turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can [...] appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different formae speciales which are each selectively pathogenic on a limited number of crops. Even [...] the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium

Enermix

Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize second to fourth stage larvae of the whitefly . Host feeding also takes place. Visual effect Trialeurodes [...] Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted

Plant Health

components of humus, improve seed germination, seedling growth, and biomass development of roots and shoots. They also exhibit suppressive effects on certain [...] Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides. Beneficial arthropods and insect [...] Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability

Plant Disease Management

control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use [...] Preventing plant diseases Effective prevention of plant diseases involves several key practices. Monitoring Regular monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep [...] and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant plant

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still the most important for him, regardless of whether they are traditional or organic [...] protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction of chemical methods paves the way for organic [...] approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared

Neoseiulus californicus

adult females feed on all stages of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) whereas the larvae feed mainly on eggs, and the nymphs on eggs, larvae and [...] present it will preferentially feed on them and the population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also [...] colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of other predatory mites

Fusarium head blight or scab

the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chlamydospores (thick walled mycelium cells) or mycelium. Survival is also possible on seed, greenhouse [...] The foot of the plant is infected, either because the seedling was infected or by direct infection of the foot by overwintering inoculum. On the infected [...] 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 are

Miglyphus

parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density [...] Pests Leaf miners ( Lyriomyza spp.). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps of Diglyphus isaea kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the [...] using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This [...] alerts let you stay ahead of potential crop damage. Together with remote support from technical advisors you'll be on top of your Integrated Pest Management

Powdery mildew

nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant surface, new co [...] underside of the leaf, because the fungus infects the plant by entering through the stomata and there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf. On the upper [...] foremost on the upper side of the leaf. In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In pepper, the fluffy colonies occur mostly on the underside