• Rose aphid

  adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce [...] up on roses in spring and summer; sometimes shoots are completely covered by aphids. In summer, winged aphids spread the infestation to other rose plants [...] present on rose bushes throughout autumn until their development is hampered by cold weather. In heated greenhouses they can be present year-round.

• V10

  established throughout the plant. Infection by other PepMV isolates is severely compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is [...] equipped with a high level of protection against subsequent attempted infections by virulent PepMV strains. Pack size 0.8 litre bottle. Formulation Liquid. P

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  effects of piercing by the aphids are visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches. Heavy yellowing may even be followed by defoliation. Life cycle [...] aphids lay eggs that overwinter. In greenhouses reproduction also takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce [...] brown-green colour, and has an overall shiny appearance. Antennae are marked by a number of darker bands, and their length exceeds that of the body. The legs

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  stress by reducing the pesticide load. José Luis Loera, production manager, explains: "Biological pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening [...] is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great expertise in the integrated [...] thanks to the fact that agrochemical applications have decreased considerably by up to 40%, depending on the cycle," he said. Hacienda Fresh and Koppert have

• Two-spotted spider mite

  are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider [...] Spider mite damage Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they [...] all stages. Recognize two-spotted spider mite Spider mites can be identified by the following characteristics: Size and shape: Spider mites are tiny, adults

• Pepper

  typically grown as summer annuals. Pepper plants are propagated by seeding direct into the soil or by transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the recommendations shown below. The recommendations have also been [...] of the honeybees. This is necessary because the honeybees may be attracted by the sugar water in the bumblebee hive, particularly if the main crop is not [...] particularly in warm periods. Provide the hive with sufficient shade, for example by positioning it in the shadow of the crop. Ensure that the underside of the

• Apple

  About The apple tree (often named Malus domestica by mistake) is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate [...] range of bi- or tri-colored cultivars. The skin of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have a yellowish-white coloured

• Mushroom

  (hypogeous) or above ground (epigeous) where they may be picked by hand. Edibility may be defined by criteria that include absence of poisonous effects on humans

• Grey mould

  plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In cucumber: remove dead leaves [...] and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience.