• Neoseiulus californicus

  colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has been absent [...] persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental [...] al stages are the same as for other members of the Phytoseiidae family: egg, larva, proto- and deutonymph, and adult males and females. Adult mites are

• Charcoal rot

  germ tubes. During the next two days, necrotic spots occur on the roots and the fungus spreads into the cortex and vascular tissue. In the infected host tissues [...] Cutting the roots may show the same discolouration of the internal tissues of the main roots. In most crops, necrotic lesions on the roots are the first [...] dropping of leaves and collapse of the entire plant. Life cycle and appearance of Charcoal rot The fungus survives in the soil and on crop residues as

• Greenhouse whitefly

  to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences: If the population [...] influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth [...] This is called the pupa stadium and these pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies

• Bhendi/Ladies finger

  United States and United Kingdom. It belongs to Malvaceae family. It is vegetable crop cultivated throughout the tropical, sub-tropical and also in warm [...] warm temperate regions of the world for its younger tender fibrous fruits containing white round seeds. Fruits are also dried or frozen for use during off-season [...] off-season. It is most heat and drought tolerant vegetable, but frost can damage the pods. Ladies finger requires long warm growing season during its growing

• Tobacco whitefly

  which the red eyes and white wings of the adult are already clearly visible. These pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa [...] influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth [...] strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and have an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers)

• Vici Routz SP

  SP is a natural product containing soil probiotics and prebiotics that stimulates the crop growth and root system, increases the tolerance to soil borne [...] crop vigour and makes the crop less susceptible to diseases Boosts the plant’s resistance to drought and other types of abiotic stress Acts as a bio-stimulant [...] nutrient uptake and increased yield. How does Vici Routz SP work? Soil probiotics and prebiotics in Vici Routz SP act as bio-primers that: Improves crop

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Cottony soft rot

  apothecia (fruiting bodies) containing ascospores. The mycelium infects the stem base and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts [...] mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside the plant and kills the host cells. On the infected plant tissue [...] can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root infection often

• Vici Routz GR

  soil application. It contains Phosphobacteria, soil probiotics and prebiotics which act as bio primer that stimulates the crop growth and root system, nutrient [...] healthy crop and higher yield. How does Vici Routz GR work? Vici Routz GR improves the overall soil health by increasing and activating the beneficial microbes [...] microbes in the soil and near root zone. Application of Vici Routz GR Broadcast homogeneously to the plant’s root zone. Granules can also be applied by

• Cotton aphid

  including the cucumber mosaic virus. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] melon, pepper and many ornamental plants such as chrysanthemum and kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers [...] to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant