Gummy stem blight

brown lesions on the foot and higher up on the stem. On the lesions, golden-brown gummy drops occur, hence the name gummy stem blight. On the lesions, black [...] can only be recognized from the outside by the small narrowing of the tip of the mature fruits. The symptoms on stems, leaves and inside the fruits may [...] workers. The ascospores are the main source of dispersal of disease upwards in the crop and the conidia for spread of the disease downwards. How to prevent

Bacterial canker of tomato

efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional infection is found, strict measures are taken to eradicate the infection. In [...] proven to the authorities. Potato growers lose their entire crop of the affected field and potatoes from other fields on the farm, are labelled as ‘suspect’ [...] ‘suspect’ that year. On the infected field no potatoes or other Solaneceaous crops can be planted for five years. On other fields on the same farm, no seed

Apple collar rot

wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil from infected plants. Dispersal in the soil happens via water, since the zoospores can readily [...] enable them to move through water. Infection is usually from the root to the foot, but direct infection of the foot also occurs. Exudates leaking from growing [...] system and black discolouration of the roots. On the foot, dark brown lesions with sharp borders occur. Above the graft and on leaves, dark brown, irregular

Deltatrap

can easily be inspected (e.g. along the centre aisle of the greenhouse) Distribute the traps as evenly as possible over the area, in order to avoid interference [...] pheromone which lures the males of the particular pest into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and identify [...] sticky insert at the bottom of the trap, with the sticky surface facing upwards Fold both edges at the base of the triangle upwards Place the Pherodis capsule

Potato aphid

nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its

American serpentine leaf miner

hard to distinguish from feeding spots. The larvae of Liriomyza trifolii are entirely ochre-yellow. When the larva hatches from the egg, it begins to eat [...] falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate. A small percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the [...] and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners. In gerbera, the larva of the American serpentine leaf

Ervipar

mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first [...] least a few days Dosage The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-2 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated weekly during the period when aphid infestation

Regional Head and Sales Officer

managing Sales team and building the team to achieve the success. Aggressively appointing and managing Channel partners Planning the Territory wise business with [...] relevant experience in the agri-input sector to join our sales and marketing team for developing sales in different parts of the country. Regional Head [...] solutions, making recommendations to management. Sales forecasting and achieving the sales goals. Controlling the Account receivables. Building customer

Flies

directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender [...] problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted orchids. The Spotted Wing [...] can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube

Green peach aphid

nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its