Phytophthora blight

f.sp. infestans) is also known as Phytophthora blight, tomato blight, early / late blight tomato, potato blight and late / early blight of potato. Damage [...] a period of mass starvation caused by this disease which ravaged potato crops throughout Europe during the 1840s. Life cycle and appearance of Phytophthora [...] temperatures between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

ranch produces various tomato and cucumber varieties, along with 55 hectares of open-field Brussels sprouts annually. These crops are distributed to markets [...] "We realized that incorporating pollinators and biological control in our crops significantly reduced our reliance on high-impact pesticides," noted José [...] learned to produce better, healthier food and nearly eliminate pesticides in tomato and cucumber production. We are very proud of this achievement." At Rancho

Potato aphid

20 families. Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses are colonized, including tomato, aubergine and roses. Damage symptoms Nymphs and [...] making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The adult potato aphid is a large, slender aphid with long, green cornicles

Onion thrips

occurs if the crop is heavily infested. In some countries, the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) has been identified as an important vector of tomato spotted wilt [...] particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on cucurbits, tomato, sweet pepper, eggplant, roses, chrysanthemum, gerbera, carnations, bulbs [...] leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

this year when the pressure is really high, with Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug [...] France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously disrupts biological equilibrium. SCEA de Fontanel was one [...] Capsanem to control the Nesidiocoris pressure. ‘We produce five hectares of tomatoes, through direct and hydroponic cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille

Potato

half of the 16th century. Potatoes as a food crop were introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous crop is an integral part of the world’s food supply [...] many people’s diet. In terms of volume, potato is the fourth-largest food crop in the world, after maize, wheat and rice. Potato plants grow up to some [...] flowering phase, the plants grow small, green fruits which look like cherry tomatoes and contain about 300 seeds each.

Protected vegetables

vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of plant growth and crop yield. The most common pests in vegetable crops are aphids [...] overview Disease control in vegetable crops Controlling diseases in vegetable crops is essential for maintaining crop health and ensuring a successful harvest [...] management decisions. Crop scouting with Natutec Scout Using a crop scouting tool can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

potato cropping after infection of potatoes from that field has been established Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience [...] produced from wounds, which is not seen in Clavibacter -infected plants. In tomato, the youngest leaves are affected first. They show signs of wilting during [...] but overlapping host-range. Race 3 is pretty much restricted to potato and tomato. Whereas other races have optimum temperatures of 35-37 °C, the optimum

Whitefly

or their eggs. Rotate crops and plant diversity – outdoor crops Avoid continuous cropping of susceptible plant species. Rotate crops to disrupt whitefly [...] mites cannot be used in tomato as they get stuck in the sticky stuff the glandular hairs of the tomato produce. Predatory bugs In tomato the predatory bug [...] in greenhouse environments, where it feeds on a wide range of crops, including tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. The greenhouse whitefly is a small, white

Thripex-Plus

various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several [...] first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 [...] box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets