Amblyseius andersoni

congregate in the axils of leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white [...] white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Amblyseius andersoni The predatory mite Amblyseius [...] Amblyseius andersoni is also available in breeding sachets ( Anso-Mite Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the

Strawberry

damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops are also susceptible to several [...] management in strawberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence [...] pollination not only plays a critical role in enhancing fruit set and yield in strawberry crops, but also contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) practices

Blueberry

Integrated pest management in blueberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests [...] plant less vulnerable to infection. Bumblebees are highly efficient pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful production [...] productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage pest populations, which includes pest monitoring, cultural practices

Root rot of carrot

the disease forms circular to irregular spots on the leaves that vary in colour from grey to almost black. The spots appear to be sharply defined, but under [...] features hence is not easy to place it at the generic level. Årsvoll was the first to identify and describe the fungus in Norway, in 1965. An infection can [...] increase in number and size until they merge, after which whole sections of the leaf will die off. The fungus appears to prefer older tissue. In the field

Navigating the Whitefly Battle

Pepino mosaic virus

been in contact with infected crops. If one plant in a greenhouse contracts PepMV, the rest of the plants are sure to follow. PepMV can survive in plant [...] 1999-2000 the virus started to damage greenhouse tomato crops in Europe. Although the virus only causes major problems in tomato cultivation, other plants [...] tomato varieties are more susceptible to quality losses due to PepMV than others and climate also has an impact. In general, when a plant has more stress

Powdery mildew

and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening [...] colonies mostly occur in these crops. In covered roses, the colonies appear first and foremost on the upper side of the leaves. In most crops, the white [...] fairly similar in all plant-pathogen combinations. The symptoms are white fluffy colonies, first and foremost on the upper side of the leaf. In severe epidemics

Fusarium spp.

also produce ascospores. In general, the life cycle of different Fusarium species is similar. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil, and on crop [...] effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent plant stress Ensure [...] the Fusarium solani species complex (FSSC) are capable of causing disease in many agriculturally important crops Damage symptoms of Fusarium spp. Fusarium

Black rot of carrots

lead to death of seedlings. From the primary infection of leaves, this type of carrot disease can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops [...] brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive to infection. In greenhouses: avoid high RH. Prevent plant diseases by [...] General The only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause

Damping-off

higher temperatures in the soil or irrigation water. Pythium aphanidermatum mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage [...] allow the disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores disperse via water. Therefore, this disease spreads most rapidly in wet conditions with [...] survive very well in the soil or substrate in the absence of plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these do not harm plants. How to prevent Damping-off