Trichoderma harzianum

enhance plant health , and suppress plant diseases. Trichoderma harzianum colonizes the root systems and surrounding soil of plants, where it competes with [...] commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for its ability to promote plant growth, enhance [...] ( Trianum-G ). Control plant diseases with Trichoderma harzianum The beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22 protects plants against a range of soil-borne

Downy mildew of Cucurbits

structures in which zoospores are produced. However, in downy mildews, sporangia often germinate directly and the germ tubes infect the plants either through [...] climate in greenhouses. Use hygiene measures. Start clean, remove crop residues and prevent splashing water. Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential [...] required. Inside the plant, the pathogens produce haustoria, small organs with which the pathogen can take up nutrients from the living plant cells. The pathogens

Amblydromalus limonicus

fluids from leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus [...] (less than 24 hours old, white in colour) are a much better prey than older whitefly eggs (more than 24 hours old, brown in colour). At 25°C under optimal [...] mites have eight legs, are translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller than females.

Spider mites and other mites

where they feed on the plant's sap. The damage caused by plant mites can result in discolored or speckled leaves, stunted growth, and in severe cases, leaf [...] Learn more about What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from [...] phoenicis ) Each species of plant mite has its own unique characteristics and feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which

Sciarid flies

commonly in greenhouses throughout the world. Although they generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings [...] laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and have a [...] species are mainly found in commercial mushroom cultivation where they can cause enormous damage. Sciarid flies are usually found in damp, humid environments

Phytophthora blight

optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in the soil in different stages: as oospores (sexual overwintering [...] germinating sporangia or by zoospores produced in the sporangia. For germination on above-ground plant parts, leaf wetness is required. Dispersal is by [...] rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil from infected plants. Dispersal in the soil happens via water, since the zoospores can readily move

Cut flowers

of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lilies originate from temperate areas in the northern hemisphere, but they also occur in the northern subtropics. [...] has its origins in Asia and North and South America. Some species have developed into large trees, others into small compact shrubs. In recent decades, [...] Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from Central and South

Hop

a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered the main [...] main flavor ingredient in making beer. Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff [...] hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are

Two-spotted spider mite

species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider mite damage Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They [...] yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced p [...] reduced plant growth. As damage increases, whole leaves turn yellow, and as more cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die

Black vine weevil

sulcatus, is a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and [...] be found between the inside of a plant pot and its contents, under lumps of e, in vegetation and under planks etc . In temperate climates, the small (0 [...] into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants. Larvae can also feed above ground within the stems of the plants. Both adult beetles and larvae are polyphagous