Plant Health

predation. Induced resistance mechanisms Plants employ systemic acquired resistance (SAR) and induced systemic resistance (ISR) to defend against pathogens. Optimizing [...] As plants photosynthesize efficiently, they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals [...] and the absence of toxic substances. Plant Health Products Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of

Loose smut of barley

becomes visible after head emergence. The teliospores that are formed on systemically infected seeds then infect neighbouring new seeds. They germinate within [...] Damage symptoms How to prevent Loose smut of barley Use clean seed: Apply systemic fungicide treatment of seeds. Contact fungicides are not effective Apply

Loose smut of wheat

becomes visible after head emergence. The teliospores that are formed on systemically infected seeds then infect neighbouring new seeds. They germinate within [...] Damage symptoms How to prevent Loose smut of wheat Use clean seed: Apply systemic fungicide treatment of seeds. Contact fungicides are not effective Apply

Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes [...] nutrient solution in order to prevent biofilm growth inside the irrigation system Prevent contact between the plant roots and the gutters in greenhouses Prevent

Brown root rot, corky root rot

Fusarium . Progressive disease causes more and more destruction of the root system and subsequent loss of vigour and further wilting. Life cycle and appearance [...] of tomato and other hosts. Several alternate hosts in outdoor cropping systems are known: pepper, melon, aubergine, squash, spinach and safflower. The

Bactosan

Bactosan trap? Install the traps 2 - 3 days before flowering. Bactosan trapping system can be used to detect new infestations of fruit flies as well as for monitoring [...] increase the traps depending on pest pressure. Handling Koppert Biological Systems India Private Limited is not liable for any loss of quality if the product

Apple scab

release of ascospores and risk of infection, a decision support systems has been build. This system warns growers about conducive periods and when they are to

Biological seed treatment

growth, resilience of the plant, abiotic stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. An overview of positive attributes of [...] Seed treatment increases the availability of plant nutrients in the root system and increases nutrient uptake; The enhanced root and shoot growth means

Fusarium spp.

This species is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vascular system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species [...] grows inside the roots towards the foot of the plant and enters the vascular system. Inside the vessels, the fungus produces mycelium and many spores (microconidia)

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

the production of different varieties of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce [...] consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management system supported by Koppert's natural solutions has been fundamental. For more