Aphids

cause damage to plants in several ways, and the damage can vary depending on the species of aphid and the type of plant being attacked. The following are [...] throughout the world. Aphids form a single, very large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed [...] distorted. The damage is often more pronounced on the younger leaves of the plant. Stunted growth: Heavy infestations of aphids can cause plants to grow more

Sweet pepper

pepper About The sweet pepper, also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species Capsicum [...] These different cultivars of the sweet pepper plant bear fruit in different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to orange, green and red and [...] and even dark purple and brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red

Click beetles

larvae are called wireworms and feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This [...] brown to black. The eggs are laid in May or June in groups in the soil. They hatch about one month later and the larvae start to feed on roots. The larvae [...] This can cause the plants to wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click beetles Adult Agriotis sp. are 6-10 mm

Whitefly

fatter, and the cuticle hardens. The growth of hairs on the insect depends on the leaf: the longer the hairs on the leaf, the longer the hairs on the insect [...] feed on the sap of plants, which can cause damage to the leaves and stunting of growth. They can also transmit plant viruses from one plant to another [...] some of the common signs of whitefly damage: Yellowing of leaves: Whiteflies feed on plant sap, which can cause the leaves of infested plants to turn yellow

Caterpillars

them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave [...] damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all [...] that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up

Beneficial nematodes

are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside the insect host, the nematodes

Peach

juicy and it is called peach or nectarine. The peach belongs to the genus Prunus (just like the cherry, apricot, almond and plum) and the rose family. Together [...] cultivated for its fruit. The description ‘persica’ refers to the popularity of the tree in Persia when it was introduced there. The tree’s fruit is usually sweet [...] Together with the almond, the peach also belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus , because of its hard and corrugated seed shell. Commercially, peaches and nectarines

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 [...] extensive range of cultivars that are produced for commercial, horticultural purposes. Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays

Cut flowers

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 more than [...] a bulb plant from the large family of the Amaryllidaceae, the narcissus family. The Hippeastrum comes from America, from northern Argentina to Mexico and [...] recent decades, the 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

May beetle

ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this pest increases. Damage symptoms Initial damage is not visible in the aerial [...] aerial parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage [...] stage, the larvae start to feed on larger plant roots, which later leads to signs of wilting and stunted growth. Lifecycle and appearance of the may beetle