Fruits

Protected vegetables

pests in vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of plant growth and crop yield. The most common pests in vegetable crops are [...] are different types of diseases in vegetable crops that cause harm to the plants and its fruits. Common vegetable diseases are damping-off , fusarium wilt [...] ahead of potential crop damage. Learn more Bumblebee pollination of vegetable crops Bumblebees play a crucial role in the pollination of vegetable crops

European corn borer

are smaller and produce fewer kernels per ear. Life cycle and appearance of European corn borer The adults have a wingspan of 22-32 mm and pale yellowish [...] European corn borer ( Ostrinia nubilali s), is a severe pest of maize and has also been reported to attack apple, strawberries, peppers and other plants [...] plants. It is present in Europe, North Africa and North America, where it was introduced. Damage symptoms Horizontal rows of holes in the young leaves, caused

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug [...] broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. Through innovative techniques and the embrace of biological control measures, farmers

Mealybugs and scales

mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured [...] photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to [...] reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient

Pumpkin, squash and gourd

edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the [...] are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens [...] genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region and Mesoamerica

Downy mildew of Cucurbits

This is actually the sporulation of the pathogens extruding from the stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are [...] during propagation and maintaining a warm and dry climate in greenhouses. Use hygiene measures. Start clean, remove crop residues and prevent splashing [...] pumpkin, watermelon and squash. Damage symptoms Downy mildew pathogens infect mostly the leaves but occasionally also stems and fruits. They cause lesions

Spider mites and other mites

wilting, and necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their [...] which can lead to reduced yields and quality of fruits and vegetables. Broad mite damage Broad mites cause a distinct type of damage known as "bronzing", which [...] their life cycle can vary depending on factors such as temperature, humidity, and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites:

Bacterial canker of tomato

the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of rain or irrigation. Both in greenhouses and in the field, spraying [...] brown centre. In potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and subsequent [...] on stems, leaves and fruits. Leaves and shoots wilt. On the lower leaves, blister-like white lesions occur, which later turn brown and may merge. The leaves

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future of biological [...] future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. [...] approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared