Crop Monitoring and Scouting

presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease detection [...] systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves [...] determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them

Grapes

cultivars of the Vitis vinifera are the basis of wine production around the world. All the usual wine varieties are made from (different) types of Vitis vinifera [...] About The common grape vine ( Vitis vinifera ) is a species of Vitis . The plant comes originally from the Mediterranean region, central Europe and so [...] and 10,000 varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, but only a few play an important commercial role when it comes to the production of wine, but also table

Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

vegetative growth occurs. Life cycle and appearance of Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall The primary source of infection by Rhizobium rhizogenes has not yet [...] bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection [...] bacteria that fix nitrogen after becoming established inside root nodules of legumes. Additionally, pathogenic Agrobacterium s pecies have recently been

Maximize pollination in tomato

vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly known as bite marks, turn brown [...] to prioritize the health of your tomato plants. Various factors, such as water shortage, imbalanced nutrition, viruses, diseases, pests, extreme growth, [...] crop's pollination process and achieve exceptional yields, harnessing the power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and

IPM app

into pesticide efficacy and optimized timing of biological applications. These factors increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need [...] Android Enjoy scouting with a customized template Enter multiple pests/diseases at once Scout multiple sessions and multiple fields Add notes and view [...] portal For more information Optimized Scouting with Koppert iPM Pest and disease management has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop

Integrated Pest Management

systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice proves [...] t. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory [...] minimal presence of soil borne pests or diseases, but also well-balanced minerals in the soil matrix or nutrient solution and a porous structure of soil or substrate

Lettuce

It is, however, often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies

Potato/tomato psyllid

and proving difficult to control. In light of this, the export of fruit from susceptible crops to some parts of Europe, and the import into Mexico, is difficult [...] problems caused. Psyllids spread purple-top disease in potatoes and permanent yellowing disease in tomatoes, both of which are very harmful to the affected [...] Overview It is a pest of huge economic importance, which initially affected potatoes and in recent years has become a problem for other Solanaceae crops

Brown soft scale

flowers and fruit of the host and reduce photosynthesis and respiration. Life cycle and appearance of Brown soft scale The scale of the female is flat [...] colour of the scale darkens as the female ages. The size, shape and characteristics of the female also vary with different host plants. The middle of the [...] brown soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C

Whitefly

Here are some of the common signs of whitefly damage: Yellowing of leaves: Whiteflies feed on plant sap, which can cause the leaves of infested plants [...] particularly common in greenhouse settings and in agricultural fields. They feed on the sap of plants, which can cause damage to the leaves and stunting of growth [...] and stems of infested plants. Sooty mold: Honeydew can also promote the growth of a black, sooty mold that can cover the leaves and stems of infested plants