Tropicals

to what most people expect, many of the tropical plants do not do well in direct sunlight and should be located in shadier environments. Because many tropical [...] whereas in other countries this group of plants is often referred to as ‘Green Potted Plants’. In colder climates north of the equator, tropical plants are [...] About The definition of ‘Tropical Plants’, are plants that grow naturally in a tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas

Pink Bollworm

200-400 in singly or in small groups. Young larva enters the buds or flowers or squares after emergence where they feed internally within the pod and making [...] emergence. The life cycle will be completed in 25 to 31 days under optimal conditions. In cool dry conditions, larvae may undergo diapause in small cocoon [...] cocoon in partially opened bolls, stored seed or in the soil. Diapausing larvae emerge when conditions are favourable but may remain dormant for up to 2.5

Integrated Pest Management

not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than [...] practices that deter pests from infesting in the first place. Monitoring Regular monitoring of pest populations helps in making informed decisions about control [...] Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical

Adpro Shootin

instructions of the biological, natural and chemical crop protection products and bio-stimulants. Storage and handling Store Adpro Shootin in its closed package [...] Shake the bottle gently before use Mix Adpro Shootin: 0.2-0.3ml per litre of spray solution Best working conditions for Adpro Shootin Follow the user [...] which enhances spreading, penetrability, dispersibility and absorption on the crop. How does Adpro Shootin work? Adpro Shootin gives an improved and prolonged

Lurem-TR

of the kairomone. Application Hang the dispenser next to the sticky trap Place the sticky trap and dispenser just above (max. 30 cm) the top of the plants [...] containing the kairomone. Numbers per package Each package contains 20 dispensers. Preparation Twist the top of the dispenser to activate the release of [...] Lurem-TR increases the attraction of thrips to blue and yellow sticky traps and thus ensures earlier discovery of the pest. Pests Several thrips species

Loose smut of barley

and the infected seeds are the primary source of inoculum in the next crop. The fungus survives inside the seed and when the seed germinates, the mycelium [...] mycelium of the fungus grows upwards inside the plant into the growing tip and the seed primordia. It only becomes visible after head emergence. The teliospores [...] They germinate 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

Tutasan

Preparation Place the pheromone dispenser in the green canister and attach it to the upper central part of the trap Fill the trap with water to the level indicated [...] species-specific pheromone which lures the male moths to the trap where they get trapped in the water. Trapping males reduces the amount of eggs laid by females [...] connect the trap to a dripper and make sure the water drips properly into the trap Add a small quantity of vegetable oil or liquid soap to the water A

Loose smut of wheat

survives inside the seed and when the seed germinates, the mycelium of the fungus grows upwards inside the plant into the growing tip and the seed primordia. It [...] Loose smut of wheat The seeds are infected during flowering and the infected seeds are the primary source of inoculum in the next crop. The fungus survives [...] inner tissues of the newly infected seed. During maturation of the seed, the mycelium becomes thick-walled and swollen as a dormant survival structure. Infection

Bacterial spot

green fruits. The specks grow into brown spots that look like scab. These spots may be surrounded by a halo. In pepper, the spots on the leaves are also [...] vesicatoria in tomato causes small, water-soaked spots on leaves which are first round and become more angular as they grow. The centre of the lesions may [...] Xanthomonas vesicatoria survives on volunteer tomato plants in the field and on diseased plant debris. The bacteria are also seed-transmitted. Disease development

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 [...] survive well in dry leaves or leaves in the soil, but not independantly in the soil. Under humid conditions, bacteria ooze from the lesions on the leaves and [...] limited by the small veins. The distinctive feature is the way the lesions look when using different light sources: when reflected light is used, the lesions