• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  January 1, 1970

  Asia, Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team to seek innovative [...] pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable road to learning and success The partnership between Koppert and Rancho Los Pinos spans over 20 [...] Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  May 29, 2019

  time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app, which will automatically identify and count the pests on sticky traps. This [...] Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling [...] are testing the innovation in practice. The app is currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards other crops and further increasing

• Wheat bunt

  January 1, 1970

  before emergence and the fungi grow inside the plants to the growing tip. The fungi grow between the plant cells and eventually inside the kernels. When that [...] hence the common name stinking bunt. Life cycle and appearance of Wheat bunt Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis survive as teliospores in the soil or [...] disease in the next season. Infection is strongly correlated to temperature and precipitation in the first 11 days after sowing, with maximum disease incidence

• Mealybugs and scales

  January 1, 1970

  inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of [...] secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced [...] e damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew. The concealed habit and the protective covering of these

• Turf and grass

  January 1, 1970

  lawns and sports fields, such as stadiums, golf courses, horse-racing tracks, athletic grounds, cricket pitches and football fields, turf provides the perfect [...] sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for recreational purposes such as green urban areas and private gardens.

• 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 [...] 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 [...] crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  January 1, 1970

  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 [...] or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region [...] region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  January 1, 1970

  producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for [...] Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime [...] Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better

• Spider mites and other mites

  January 1, 1970

  n of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] (small white or yellow spots), and webbing on leaves and stems. The leaves may also become distorted or curled, and the plant may appear stunted or have [...] species and the host plant. They often cause yellow-brown spots and discoloration on the leaves. Some species induce the formation of leaf gall. Infested

• Regional Head and Sales Officer

  January 1, 1970

  Developing and managing Sales team and building the team to achieve the success. Aggressively appointing and managing Channel partners Planning the Territory [...] knowledge of the products. Appointing and managing the Channel partners. Effectively Communicate, present, negotiate and get the business from the Channel. [...] forecasting and achieving the sales goals. Controlling the Account receivables. Building customer relations and constantly look for new opportunities and clients