• Crop Protection

  Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about chemical exposure [...] maximizing your yield. Prepared for the future By adopting biocontrol in advance of chemical bans, growers can develop expertise to fine-tune their pest

• Open field pollination

  Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop pollination , both honeybees and bumblebees [...] honeybees. This abundance of pollen proves instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits

• Tomato

  (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally susceptible to a range of formidable [...] growth of sooty mold that further interferes with photosynthesis. Plant bugs In certain cases, plant bugs can be a concern in tomato crops, in particular [...] control in tomato Aphid control Biological pest control of aphids in tomato crops can be effectively achieved by employing a diverse range of beneficial

• Plant Health

  the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides. Beneficial arthropods and insect [...] Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability [...] algae: stress adaptation and growth promotion Marine algae, rich in phytohormones, aid in stress adaptation and promote root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake

• Hop

  The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered [...] how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer. Recommended for you [...] 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

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization of artificial lighting has revolutionized [...] to achieve optimal pollination rates. In this article, we will delve into the unique aspects of pollination in indoor environments and provide valuable [...] Placement advice in artificially lit crops For best results, consider the following placement advice in greenhouses with artificial lighting: In regions with

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  difficult to detect in these plant areas. In crops like cannabis, Thripor will have a harder time establishing because of the amount of trichomes that can [...] tool in Integrated Pest Management systems (IPM)! Thripor (Orius insidiosus) is a common predatory bug that has been widely used in IPM-programs in North [...] es. In Canada, in an unlit greenhouse, when using it preventatively and wanting them to establish, it is best not to apply Thripor from the end of September

• Pepino mosaic virus

  strains of PepMV, with varying levels of aggressiveness, but all can cause significant economic losses if not properly managed. Key symptoms of Pepino Mosaic [...] plants Reduced vigor in severe cases Irregular growth patterns Life cycle of Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) PepMV spreads quickly in tomato crops due to its [...] (PepMV) is the use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way

• Fusarium spp.

  ascospores. In general, the life cycle of different Fusarium species is similar. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil, and on crop residues of infected [...] sulphureum (Dry rot of potato): Potato ( Solanum tuberosum) Fusarium solani : Members of the Fusarium solani species complex (FSSC) are capable of causing disease [...] infection decreases the baking quality of wheat and brewing qualities of barley. Furthermore, mycotoxins are produced, of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the

• Fusarium wilt

  cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants as chlamydospores [...] plants Ensure there is adequate soil drainage Apply nitrogen in the form of nitrate instead of ammonium Prevent damage during harvest and during post-harvest [...] General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are