Tomato

About The tomato plant ( Solanum lycopersicum) belongs to the nightshade family of Solanaceae . The tomato is the edible fruit of this plant. The plant [...] plant is native to Central and South America and the tropical highlands. Tomato plants usually grow to a height of between 1-3 metres (or 3-10 feet). Their [...] (like in a greenhouse) the stem often extends over the ground. Indeterminate tomato types are so-called ‘tender’ or ‘half-hardy’ perennials. The plants die

Tomato leafminer

and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta ) lays about 260 eggs. The eggs of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta [...] General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous [...] feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous crop plants including potato, eggplant, capsicum pepper

Pollination checklist tomato

Bumblebees are ideal for the pollination of tomato crops. Koppert's Pollination Checklist indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Download [...] hive until the temperature drops below 32 degrees Celsius again. A healthy crop and the presence of sufficient healthy flowers form the basis for good p [...] some sunlight during the dark winter period. Shade can be provided by the crop, a crate, or other screening methods. During periods with extreme temperatures

Tomato leaf miner

General The tomato leaf miner (Liriomyza bryoniae) has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, [...] burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable [...] found outdoors but in temperate regions it only occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in greenhouses for decades, but has become a common

Crop Protection

Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological crop protection solutions that offer natural alternatives [...] preserves pollinators, and strengthens crop resilience. Advantages Pest and insect management Biological crop protection provides effective pest and insect

Arable crops

Bacterial canker of tomato

Use a crop rotation in field crops of at least two years and alternate with a non-host crop Apply deep-ploughing to stimulate the decay of crop residues [...] taken to eradicate the infection. In tomato, growers must either destroy the infected crop entirely or, if the crop is old, only the plants in the infected [...] spreads to other seedlings by touching the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of rain or irrigation. Both in

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring [...] pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease detection.

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the [...] Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining effectiveness when it comes to applying crop protection . He [...] results. Koen's perspective highlights that effective crop protection remains necessary to prevent crop failures and ensure food supply. While traditional

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

for workers contribute significantly to a profitable crop. Peppers are one of the most important crops in the Mexican agricultural market. In recent years [...] In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with [...] Fresh, reaching up to 42 weeks has been possible thanks to the reduction of crop stress by reducing the pesticide load. José Luis Loera, production manager