In warmer regions, the insect is found outdoors but in temperate regions it only occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in…
word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe…
leaves and the colour of its flowers ranges from white to yellow. The tasty fruit watermelon is actually a special kind of berry. It has a hard, but…
fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of…
apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus…
Drosophila suzukii Spotted Wing Drosophila General Since the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from…
limonicus Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural…
y 12 mm. A larva is often curled into the typical C-shape which it assumes whenever it is disturbed. The body is covered with stiff white to light…
Greenhouse crop pollination Greenhouse pollination is vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment,…
period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites easily. This strategy can be applied where it is needed most. The…
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