Pepino mosaic virus

y. The genetic identity of the virus – which isolate of which strain – that causes the infection is one them. The moment in the crop cycle when the infection [...] Inside the host cells, the viral RNA is copied and integrated into the host genome. This process involves the synthesis of viral proteins and the assembly [...] observed. In Europe, the Chilean strain (CH2) is dominant and present in 90% of the infections. If more strains are found in case of infection, the infection

Orchid

About The orchid is part of an extremely large and diverse of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower are usually colourful [...] colourful and fragrant. Nowadays there are no less than 28,000 known species, divided in about 763 genera. In addition, the flowers of orchids come in many [...] a single flower, but most plants have a racemose inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers. The majority of orchids which are commercially sold

Bedding plants

perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers in spring and summer. They are [...] are easily divided in four different categories: Hardy annual plants which are planted directly into the soil already early in the season: sunflower, poppy [...] eschscholzia Tender annual or perennial plants are planted in a protected environment in late winter: begonia, chrysanthemum, arguranthemum, lobelia,

Shore fly

flies of the genus Scatella are a common greenhouse pest found throughout the United States, Canada and northern Mexico. In Europe and Asia, the species [...] shores and intertidal zones, and they breed readily in other moist environments. In greenhouses, adults feed on algae and their larvae on algae and decaying [...] soil, pots, benches, and other surfaces and the female disperses her tiny (0.1 mm) eggs on the surface of the plant growing medium. Short, leathery, trans

Phytoseiulus persimilis

spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature and relative [...] deutonymph and adult, except for the resting period in the larval and nymphal stages. On plants, the oval eggs are usually deposited close to, or in a spider [...] Vital Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered

Blueberry

management in blueberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests and diseases that [...] exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various beneficial organisms can be used for the control of aphids , fruit [...] applied to the growing medium when the plants are being grown under permanent protection, where they will compete with the pathogenic fungi for space and nutrients

Cucumber

promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pest monitoring and scouting in cucumber [...] Management (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of [...] mites and other pest mites , thrips , and whiteflies , which can swiftly devastate entire fields if left unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial and fungal

Aphidius matricariae

are the fine stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae. Most species belong to the genera [...] Aphidius matricariae The parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae is available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make [...] between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). The effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 28°C/82°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius

European corn borer

pupate in situ in the galleries or in the soil. Fully grown larvae overwinter inside their tunnels in stubble, stalks and maize ears, or in wild plants. [...] reddish brown. In Europe, adults appear in June. The eggs are laid mainly on the underside of leaves. The larvae initially feed on the leaves and then bore [...] to brownish and dark spots with a pale centre at the base of the hairs. The head is brown to brownish black. The pupae are up to 2 cm long and light to dark

Integrated Pest Management

It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control [...] more effective. Crop rotation and soil health In agriculture, crop rotation disrupts the life cycle of pests and can reduce the need for chemical pesticides [...] evaluating the effectiveness of control strategies and making necessary adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles