Tomato russet mite

they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin becomes coarse and turns reddish brown and the fruit itself is [...] growth is most rapid and affected leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend [...] (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages

Akanthomyces muscarius

inside the pest, the fungus grows and proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host. This process is often facilitated by the production [...] weakens the pests, eventually leading to their death. Additionally, the fungus produces enzymes and toxins that further contribute to the demise of the pests [...] production of enzymes and toxins by the fungus, which weaken the pest's immune system and disrupt its normal physiological functions. Akanthomyces muscarius

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

energy from the plant, and it is one of the first processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self [...] 50-55%), the pollen is too dry and does not stick to the stigma. At high humidity, the pollen sticks to the stamen and does not fall onto the stigma. In conventional [...] protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable

Beet armyworm

caterpillars, the damage can spread to the stems, and in the worst cases to the fruit. This often leads to the entire contents being consumed. In ornamental [...] even black. The colour and pattern of the caterpillars is highly variable and depends partly on the host plant, the stage of development and the climate. [...] top of the plant where they feed mainly on the growing tips. They produce large holes in the leaf, sometimes stripping the leaf down to the mid-rib. Flowers

Cabbage moth

with white spots, and the abdomen is a pale, greyish brown. The moth flies only at dawn and dusk, hiding in the crop during the day. Several days after emerging [...] ed white-rimmed marking in the middle. The hindwings are light brown with a rather inconspicuous spot in the middle. Head and thorax are grey-brown with [...] to black. In younger instars, the relatively large head capsule is conspicuous. In older instars, the lighter colour of the bands between the body segments

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Pollination

n is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same [...] comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life [...] ation. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant

Grey mould

cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus causes lesions [...] wounds. These lesions may encircle the stem, so the part of the plant above the lesion wilts and dies. In vegetables and strawberry, grey mould ( Botryotinia [...] fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the soil

Japanese beetle

abundant in well-kept lawns and golf courses, and less often in pastures. The grub feeds just below the surface, it cuts off and consumes the grass roots. Early [...] cell formed by the mature larva. The pupa, which is approximately 14 mm long and 7 mm wide, resembles the adult beetle, except the wings and other appendages [...] overwinter in an earthen cell about 15-20 cm deep in the soil. In early spring, when the soil temperatures increase, the grubs move closer to the surface

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Protection “The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state [...] soilborne diseases and onion fly Effective results in onion crop with Biological Crop Protection Proven results Before our products enter the market, they [...] extensively researched all across the globe. Making sure we can offer you the best solutions for a high yielding and healthy crop. Trial results with