• Bacterial canker of tomato

  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’ [...] brown and may merge. The leaves wilt and curl upwards, often starting at one side of the plant. They turn brown but don’t fall off. On stems and shoots [...] second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and subsequent expansion of the wilt upwards. Cutting the stem at the foot shows

• Regional Head and Sales Officer

  Agriculture/Horticulture degree with 8-10 years relevant experience in Agri input industry. MBA will be an added qualification. Sales Officers Key job [...] Head and Sales officer for different locations Koppert Biological Systems is looking for passionate and self-motivated candidates with at least 3-5 years [...] clients. Implementing the company strategies and policies at various levels. Liaising with Key influencers. Having direct contacts with Key accounts. Qualification

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  citri ), long-tailed mealybug ( Pseudocous longispinus ) The natural enemy Cryptolaemus montriouzieri is available at Koppert as Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L [...] However, as Cryptolaemus montouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Feeding behaviour [...] predatory beetle as a pest control agent by observing their unique characteristics at each stage: Egg stage: Cryptolaemus montrouzieri eggs are small, oval-shaped

• Miglyphus

  range from 0.25-3 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures [...] larvae by 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 [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range

• Phytophthora blight

  infestans f.sp. infestans) is also known as Phytophthora blight, tomato blight, early / late blight tomato, potato blight and late / early blight of potato [...] species are very destructive organisms belonging to the Oomycetes and are therefore strictly speaking not fungi. They thrive at soil temperatures between [...] in different stages: as oospores (sexual overwintering spores), sporangia (special structures which can either germinate directly or produce zoospores)

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  , and Pestalotiopsis longisetula in the case of leaf spots, such as leaf spot of strawberry and fruit rot reported mainly from Brazil. The genus is quite [...] disease development. How to prevent Root and crown rot of strawberry Avoid stress: Take runner tips at the right stage to avoid stress and make plants less s [...] diseases in strawberry have been ascribed to Pestalotiopsis clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands

• Cryptobug-L

  preventively or as soon as the first mealybugs are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 5-40 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated [...] repeated at least 3 times at intervals of 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions

• Rice

  plant. In tropical climates however, it can be grown as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for as long as 30 years. The edible seeds of the plant [...] grain and the most popular staple food for a large part of the world population, especially in Asia. Rice is a monocotyledon and is usually cultivated as an [...] About Rice is actually the seed of two particular species of grass: Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice). Rice is a serial grain

• Spinach

  oleracea ) is an edible flowering plant of the Amarantha family that originates in Asia. It is consumed as vegetable and is rich in iron. It is grown as a vegetable [...] vegetable worldwide and growths to a height of about 30 cm. It is eaten fresh, steamed or boiled and has a high nutritional value.

• General Conditions Koppert

  whatever location at which they are found. 5.4 Unless expressly agreed otherwise, the times of delivery stated by Koppert shall be treated as an approximation [...] shall at least include the internal costs incurred by Koppert, as well as the costs of the attorney and/or bailiff in charge of said collection. The ext [...] damage as a result of defects in the Natural Enemies, Pollinators and Products delivered, or as a result of incorrect Advice and Services, insofar as this