Akanthomyces muscarius

physiological functions. Akanthomyces muscarius is frequently applied as a microbial pesticide in agriculture and horticulture, providing a natural and [...] muscarium ) is a species of beneficial fungi commonly used in biological pest control . This fungus is known for its effectiveness in controlling various [...] equipment. It is compatible in the tank mix with a wide range of other plant protection products, making it easy to integrate in your current spraying program

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 [...] pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop pollination [...] valuable work even in unfavorable weather conditions, low temperatures and low light intensities. Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer

Plant Disease Management

environmental risks. Plant diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, [...] agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our food production systems. Understanding plant diseases Plant [...] further. Crop rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy, which means avoiding planting the same crop in the same location year after year. Rotating

Root rot of carrot

n of this disease in the rather acidic soils (of southwestern Norway). Spore germination was inhibited in nonsterile soil but not in similar soil that [...] walls and aiding in early signal transduction in host-pathogen interactions. Presence of umbelliferous plants: Inoculum can survive in perennial (umbelliferous) [...] the most prevalent black spot pathogens in Northwest Europe. Damage symptoms Rhexocercosporidium carotae is a slow-growing fungus that can infect both

Effective thrips control with predatory mites

chemical tools in an IPM program. Koppert: expert in predatory mite solutions Koppert offers solutions for both preventive and curative applications in crops such [...] it has a high reproduction capacity, performs well in moderate and colder temperatures and can handle high humidity. The predatory mites have a somewhat [...] we have further specialized in producing a big range of natural enemies and have several patents to our name. Our stability in breeding, quality, reliability

Protected vegetables

Attracker) in combination with traps ( Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture [...] revolutionized modern agriculture. In the context of professional vegetable cultivation, IPM plays a pivotal role in ensuring both crop health and environmental [...] Common pests in vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of plant growth and crop yield. The most common pests in vegetable crops

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Pollination checklist tomato

takes place once a flower has been pollinated. The flower needs to have been pollinated before it closes. Depending on the conditions, a flower will remain [...] collect about 20 closed flowers from different spots. All the closed flowers must have bite marks. The closed flowers provide a precise picture of the situation [...] the plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which they are exposed is too high for a lengthy period

Orchid

species, divided in about 763 genera. In addition, the flowers of orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have a single flower, but most plants [...] of an extremely large and diverse of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower are usually colourful and fragrant. Nowadays [...] plants have a racemose inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers. The majority of orchids which are commercially sold is tropical or subtropical.