• Green potted plants

  plant into a decorative indoor object. The plant itself is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to the spurge family of Euphorbiaceae [...] usually used as garden plants, because of their attractive foliage, flowers and ornate red fruits. These plants grow in the shade and need a moist, well-drained [...] drought, but also air pollution. Dieffenbachia is a very popular ornamental plant and usually sold as houseplant. The leaves of the Dieffenbachia have white

• Rose

  different cultivars. The rose is a woody, perennial plant which usually develops as a shrub, climbing or trailing with a stem that has sharp thorns. The [...] About The rose ( Rosa) belongs to the genus Rosa of the family Rosaceae. Rose also refers to the flowers the plant bears. There are more than one hundred

• Aphids

  The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family containing many species that cause damage in cultivated crops. The most significant [...] aphids are known as apterous, and winged adults as alate. Alate aphids have two pairs of wings, one of which is much larger than the other. For a large part [...] various types of damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth

• Cucumber

  About The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates [...] leaves and it produces an elongated, cylindrical fruit that may become as long as 60 cm or 24 inches long and 10 cm or 3.9 inches in diameter. Cucumbers [...] terms they are classified as berries. However, like tomatoes and squash, cucumbers are often regarded, prepared and eaten as vegetables. Cucumbers consist

• Consumers

  farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope you will find the [...] to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food [...] sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive process

• Chrysanthemum

  spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from [...] the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other colours is available such as white, purple and red. [...] majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation

• Verticillium wilt

  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 minutes Use clean [...] produces spores that are transported upwards with the transpiration stream. As a defence mechanism, the plant produces gum in the vessels. The presence of [...] cultivars Prevent damage to the roots by controlling the nematodes, as damaged spots can be used as points of entry Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential

• Southern blight

  stem. As the damage progresses, it causes darkening and rotting of the stem, resulting in the destruction of the cortex and the main root. As a consequence [...] needs to grow saprophytically on organic substrate before acting as a pathogen. Injuries make a host more susceptible, but it can invade via direct penetration [...] regularly reported as causing rotting to the root and stem in tomato plants. Significant losses occur in soils infested by the pathogen, which have a light texture

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at [...] repeated after 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2

• Flies

  has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their [...] little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause [...] the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender roots as well as stem and leaf tissue and fruits. The lesions caused by feeding larvae