• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  roots, crown gall The primary source of infection by Rhizobium rhizogenes has not yet been defined. The assumption is that the bacteria survive in the soil

• Consumers

  delicious little tomato reaches your plate, it has already had a very long journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato can actually start

• Orius insidiosus

  predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been widely utilized in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in various [...] behaviour of Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  same as the current product. How will this change my existing program that has been working for years? Apart from the fact you have to switch your current [...] I have been told it was near impossible? After years of research, Koppert has managed to develop a new formulation for better control of a number of vital [...] persimilis. When does it turn from white to red? Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider mites, the colour will gradually change to the ch

• Fusarium wilt

  years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different formae speciales which are each selectively pathogenic on a

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  spread of the oak processionary caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

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  growers you can imagine", Rianne proudly adds. Koppert has always continued innovating and has expanded its portfolio during the years. We have the most [...] flowers in our homes?" Rianne asks with a frown. For over two decades, she has passionately supported growers in transitioning to biological solutions and [...] rollout.’ Making biocontrol the norm In the Netherlands, the use of biocontrol has become the norm when it comes to cultivating greenhouse vegetables and ornamentals

• Mottled arum aphid

  General The mottled arum aphid, Neomyzus circumflexus , has a cosmopolitan distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a

• Brown soft scale

  is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum has many host plants, including sub-tropical fruit crops (citrus, papaya, etc