• Wheat bunt

  The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore) they contain, which is larger than a normal kernel. The bunt balls [...] teliospores contaminate healthy kernels, which in turn become a source of disease in the next season. Infection is strongly correlated to temperature and [...] tritici and Tilletia laevis only differ in one gene and easily hybridize. There is debate whether they should indeed be considered separate species, since they

• Chrysanthemum

  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 Asia [...] cultivated chrysanthemums are more striking than the wild varieties. The flower heads can look like daisies or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus [...] purposes. Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other colours is available such as white, purple

• Soybean

  America) or soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy [...] two or four seeds that measure 5-11 mm in diameter. Soybean seeds vary greatly in size and the hull can be black or brown, but also blue, yellow or green [...] green. When planting soybean plants, there is considerably more protein produced per acre than when planting other crops. Major producers of soybeans are

• Apple

  family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus Malus . Currently, more than 7,500 [...] green, pink, or russetted coloured skin. Additionally there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored cultivars. The skin of the apple is protected by [...] usually have a yellowish-white coloured exocarp. Sometimes their flesh is also pink or yellow.

• Leaf stripe

  graminea is monocyclic, which means there is only one disease cycle during the cropping season. The fungus is seed-borne and this systemic infection is the [...] leads to the death of the leaf. The leaf splits at the end which makes it look shredded. This is typical for this disease. Infected plants may be stunted [...] farm-saved seeds or at least test the seed before use Use resistant cultivars Delay sowing in spring barley until soil temperature is higher than 12-15

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous [...] cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon [...] small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than 300 kilograms (660 lbs).

• Horiver Rollertrap

  the Rollertrap after 10 months, or earlier if the surface is largely covered by insects and/or debris For additional recommendations and rates, contact your [...] should be hung above the crop when the crop is still low Attach the Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other supportive structures Place the Rollertrap [...] crop, except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod or other expedient through the center

• Koppert Foundation

  Application You can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or application? Please contact

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  country to which around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there [...] fundamental. For more than 4 years, Koppert and HyFood have successfully collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the [...] the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers

• Pear

  Pyrus consists of around 22 species, which are grown in Asia, Europe and northern Africa. The European or common pear is a perennial, deciduous tree and cultivated [...] About The so-called European pear or common pear ( Pyrus communis ) is a pear species that originates in central and eastern Europe and southwest Asia [...] cultivated for its fruit. The tree grows small, white flowers (about 2.5 cm or 1 inch in diameter) and produces a pyriform, fleshy fruit. Pear trees can