• Fusarium head blight or scab

  January 1, 1970

  Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host plants [...] structures, tools and machinery. Primary infection is either seed-borne or takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for [...] chlamydospores and ascospores in crop residues. Primary infection is from this inoculum or from infected seed. Infected seed doesn’t germinate well and seedlings

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  January 1, 1970

  region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd [...] gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially [...] substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than 300 kilograms (660 lbs).

• Mealybugs and scales

  January 1, 1970

  wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population [...] the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of leaves, sometimes

• Wheat bunt

  January 1, 1970

  Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis survive as teliospores in the soil or on seed. These teliospores germinate in response to moisture and form basidiospores [...] General Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis only differ in one gene and easily hybridize. There is debate whether they should indeed be considered separate [...] Infected (bunted) heads are slender and remain green longer than healthy heads. The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  January 1, 1970

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] identification and prompt action. By employing insect traps, such as sticky traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond [...] of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  January 1, 1970

  Level 3 - level 1 and/or 2 symptoms plus difficulties in breathing and/or a feeling of suffocating Level 4 - level 1 and/or 2 and/or 3 symptoms plus heart [...] prednisone) and will be kept for observation. Allergic reaction In about 1% of the population, repeated stings (or in some cases only two or three stings) [...] sting and treatment. Download the poster version of Bumblebee stings and allergies through the link below. Download poster Bumblebee, honeybee, and wasp

• Spider mites and other mites

  January 1, 1970

  spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf [...] mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly [...] increased transpiration and reduced plant growth. As damage increases whole leaves turn yellow, and as more cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole

• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  January 1, 1970

  much or too little water), or that are damaged by for example handling or pests. Optimum temperature for Pestalotiopsis clavispora is 19-23 °C and high [...] causes discoloration or brown necrotic areas in crown and root of strawberry. Plant development is slow, growth is retarded and rooting is poor. Transplants [...] Transplants look weak and may die. It is hard to visually distinguish between Pestalotiopsis clavispora and Phytophthora cactorum . Life cycle and appearance of

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  January 1, 1970

  causes A scochyta blight on pea (leaf blight or pea blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta [...] stems and pods of peas. The spots on leaves and pods are round, on the stems they are more elongated. The lesions are light brown, sunken and surrounded [...] the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect

• Veni GoKlean

  January 1, 1970

  GoKlean Mix 1.25 - 1.5 ml (for spray), 2-3 ml (for drench), 5 ml (for tuber/rhizome/plant material treatment) of Veni GoKlean in 1 L of water and apply on [...] for pre-sowing soil disinfection. Disinfection of Fungi, Bacteria and Virus on plants and post harvesting. It is helpful in extending shelf life of the produce [...] Stable, safe, sustainable and cost effective, Universal range of application, Free from chlorine, Free from carcinogenic or mutagenic effect, Free from