Corn rootworm

although it is the former that causes the most extensive damage. The larvae feed on the rootlets and dig tunnels in the larger roots. This leads to a reduction [...] Nowadays it is present in many European countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in the maize-growing areas in the north. Maize is the only crop [...] year. The pest overwinters in the soil in the egg stage. Egg hatching start in the middle of May and continues until the begin of July, with the presence

Cottony soft rot

base and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia [...] sclerotia. The fungus also infects seeds and tubers, thereby creating a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial [...] sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside the plant and kills the host cells. On the infected plant tissue white, fluffy mycelium occurs with new

Glasshouse potato aphid

deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant. The piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause [...] dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, but is 2.0-3.0 mm long. The glasshouse potato aphid manifests [...] length exceeds that of the body. The legs are also long, there are two distinctive dark green spots on the abdomen at the base of the cornicles. Alate (winged)

Trianum-P

Trianum-P Dosage The dosage of Trianum-P depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended [...] chance to develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-P grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens [...] reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above ground, the so-called induced systemic resistance (ISR). Trianum-P has the capacity to make

Microflora PRO

Microflora PRO is formulated to enhance plant growth, by improving the availability of plant nutrients through the root system. Microflora PRO is recommended [...] acre (1-2 L/Ha). Fill the tank with roughly half the amount of water required and keep stirring. Slowly add the product. Adjust to the final required volume [...] volume. Apply solution to drench the soil or the substrate. The volume used may vary depending on the type of plants and their stage of development. Start

Chrysanthemum

About The chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family [...] family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and northeastern Europe and the majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially [...] propagation and production. The current, commercially cultivated chrysanthemums are more striking than the wild varieties. The flower heads can look like

Cut flowers

greatly. Important types are: Rose: The rose belongs to the genus Rosa from the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There are [...] from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant from the large family of the Amaryllidaceae, the narcissus family. The Hippeastrum comes from America, [...] northern Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial

Entomite-M

Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic [...] of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at [...] at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack size 10,000; 50,000; 125,000 predatory mites

Brown soft scale

of the scale darkens as the female ages. The size, shape and characteristics of the female also vary with different host plants. The middle of the scale [...] Damage symptoms The scales produce enormous quantities of honeydew. This is usually the first visible symptom. Because of this, C. hesperidum is often attended [...] of the female is flat, usually an elongated oval shape, 3-4 mm long, yellow-green or light grey in colour, with dark brown speckles or spots. The colour

Buckthorn-potato aphid

their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the buckthorn- potato aphid are 1.1-2.4 mm long and bright pale green to yellowish green. The antenna are relatively [...] barely exceed half the body length. The aphids overwinter as eggs on buckthorn. After emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves [...] Buckthorn- potato aphid does not cause plant deformation. The major problem in potatoes is the transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Bu