• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands, and Pestalotiopsis longisetula in the case of leaf spots, such [...] have been weakened by some form of stress, from underfertilization to water stress (either too much or too little water), or that are damaged by for example [...] clavispora and Phytophthora cactorum . Life cycle and appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about the life cycle. The fungus produces

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  On the underside of the leave fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is actually the sporulation of the pathogens extruding [...] extruding from the stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium [...] the stomata or directly by penetrating the cuticula. For germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15

• Root rot of carrot

  exhibit by necrotic leaf spots Life cycle and appearance of Root rot of carrots The fungus of R. carotae has delicate, simple morphological features hence [...] only host plant of the fungus. How to prevent root rot of carrot Studies have shown that 3several key factors influencing the occurrence of blemishes and [...] black spots over the entire surface of the carrot. These spots gradually change into larger dark brown to black lesions of various shapes. The lesions can

• Green potted plants

  many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because of their attractive [...] grow in the shade and need a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils. Skimmia plants are strong and are tolerant of drought, but also air pollution. Dieffenbachia [...] spurge family of Euphorbiaceae and is an extensive, flowering plant. Succulents , also referred to as succulent plants or at times as water storage plants

• Powdery mildew

  the plant cell and takes up nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the [...] underside of the leaf. On the upper side, yellow spots are noticeable. In case of a severe epidemic, the fluffy colonies also appear on the upper side of the [...] side of the leaf. In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In pepper, the fluffy colonies occur mostly on the underside of the leaf

• Cercospora leaf spot

  the rate 1.25 to 1.5 ml per litre of water at 12-15 days intervals as preventative spray and or after recognition of the disease symptoms. Symptoms Leaf [...] many species of Cercospora species depending on the plant type infected. Infected seeds, infected plants and plant debris are primary source of infection [...] Secondary spread is through air borne conidia. High humidity favours the spread of the disease and severity. The fungus has the ability to overwinter in plant

• Gummy stem blight

  air and the conidiospores by water drops, tools and hands of workers. The ascospores are the main source of dispersal of disease upwards in the crop and [...] which 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 [...] Mycosphaerella cucumis in cucumber causes brown lesions on the foot and higher up on the stem. On the lesions, golden-brown gummy drops occur, hence the name

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: working for the [...] Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho Los Pinos boasts over 70 years of agricultural expertise. On its 610 hectares of protected farmland, the ranch produces various tomato [...] the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of chemical

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  very wide range of potential host plants. Damage symptoms In potato, field symptoms of Ralstonia solanacearum are wilting and yellowing of leaves and stunted [...] leaves are affected first. They show signs of wilting during the day which may disappear in the early stages of infection. Under conditions favourable for [...] l regions and is transferred by the introduction of propagation materials (seed potatoes, cuttings of ornamentals ) from warmer regions. Different races

• Beneficial nematodes

  effectiveness until the day of application Create a nematode suspension by mixing them with water following provided instructions In case of soil application: Ensure [...] plants' ability to take up water and nutrients, which ultimately affects their growth and productivity. The most common types of plant-parasitic nematode [...] Some of the well-known beneficial nematode species include: Steinernema feltiae : These cold tolerant nematodes are effective against a wide range of so