Open field pollination

Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] genetic diversity, and promoting robust crop growth. Bumblebees in particular are nature’s best pollinators for open field crops, like cherries, apples and [...] growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop pollination , both honeybees and bumblebees

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 [...] seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die, and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years subsequently. F. graminea [...] effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent plant stress Ensure

Green peach aphid

hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young [...] for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The aphid’s saliva can induce strong “allergic” reactions [...] peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid

Rose aphid

is dark in colour. The siphunculi are black and bent outwards. The rose aphid usually overwinters on rose bushes in the egg stage, although in mild winter [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] colonies of aphids can build up on roses in spring and summer; sometimes shoots are completely covered by aphids. In summer, winged aphids spread the infestation

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Peach

description ‘persica’ refers to the popularity of the tree in Persia when it was introduced there. The tree’s fruit is usually sweet and juicy and it is called

Pollination checklist Growing lights

Make sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the [...] Pollination checklist Placement High & horizonal Growing lights in tomato crops Light timetable Points of attention 19:00 Snow 18:00 Place hives [...] During other weeks at higher than 28 °C temperatures you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on

European red mite

generations in one year. The European red mite overwinters in the egg stage; the “winter eggs” are laid in the wooden parts of the host plants in autumn. [...] Rosaceae grown in greenhouses. It originates from Europe (as can be seen from the common name, European red mite) but is now distributed in all important [...] it does not produce large amounts of webbing. The eggs are about 0.15 mm in diameter, dark red, and oval with small ridges running top to bottom, with

V10_PMRA_Label_EN.pdf

be used only in accordance with the directions on the label. It is an offence under the Pest Control Products Act to use this product in a way that is [...] plants grown for seed production. V10 is only for use in greenhouse tomato production. V10 is NOT for use in tomato plant propagation facilities (tomato nurseries) [...] there is no possibility of contaminating untreated plants in production. The attenuated isolates in V10, VX1 and VC1, may infect other plants of the Solanaceae

Phytoseiulus persimilis

mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory [...] the first biological control agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites [...] disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short supply, mainly adult females will leave the prey patch in search of other spider