Plant Disease Management

prevention and control strategies. Learn about plant pathogens Preventing plant diseases Effective prevention of plant diseases involves several key practices [...] outcompeting pathogens for space and nutrients, parasitizing pathogens, and strengthening plant defences. Biofungicides promote robust plant growth, especially [...] disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms

Tarnished plant bug

overwinter under plant debris, such as dead weeds, leaf litter and tree bark, and become active in early spring. They begin to feed on developing plant buds and [...] buds and flowers of plants, piercing them with their needle-like mouthparts, injecting enzyme-filled saliva to break down the plant tissue and sucking out [...] dimpling; Seeds darken and collapse or shrink; Terminal plant growth is yellowed and distorted; Plants develop split-stem lesions; Nodes swell and internodes

Trichoderma harzianum

This fungus is known for its ability to promote plant growth, enhance plant health , and suppress plant diseases. Trichoderma harzianum colonizes the root [...] ( Trianum-G ). Control plant diseases with Trichoderma harzianum The beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22 protects plants against a range of soil-borne [...] harzianum work? Trichoderma harzianum T-22 controls plant diseases through various mechanisms. Competition for space: Trichoderma harzianum grows faster on the

Cottony soft rot

neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice dry cultivation/be careful with irrigation Use wide plant spacing Remove [...] Remove diseased plants in a closed plastic bag Remove crop residues Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] sclerotiorum, also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony

Adalia bipunctata

and attach it to the tree near the first branch with a nail or wire stitch Apply 1 bag per 25 cm stem diameter, maximum 3 bags per tree The dosage of Aphidalia [...] of the trees and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected on the trees. Use at [...] at least one cotton bag per tree and up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

Blueberry

antagonistic fungi which protect the plants against these diseases can be applied to the growing medium when the plants are being grown under permanent protection [...] the pathogenic fungi for space and nutrients and even kill them. At the same time, they strengthen the root system making the plant less vulnerable to infection [...] pests and diseases that can impact the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage pest populations

Agriflora PRO

pathogens and by outcompeting them for space and nutrients. How does Agriflora PRO work? Agriflora PRO is composed of PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) [...] a) from the genus Bacillus that interact with plants, resulting in: Colonization of the plant root system (rhizosphere). Production of the phytohormones [...] When to use Agriflora PRO? Use Agriflora PRO to enhance plant growth and improve yield in outdoor crops. The beneficial bacteria in this combination f

European red mite

is mainly a pest of fruit trees (apple, pear, plum and cherry). However, it can attack a large scale of other woody plants and is occasionally a problem [...] Predatory Mites Damage symptoms Feeding of European red mites on leaves of trees causes initially brown spots on the leaves and when these coalesce the leaves [...] the egg stage; the “winter eggs” are laid in the wooden parts of the host plants in autumn.

Cut flowers

Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant from the large family of the Amaryllidaceae [...] a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant from the Iridaceae family. The cultivated [...] About Many plants with an ornamental value are specially grown as cut flowers. This concerns various types. Origin, cultivation method and substrate differ

Chafers

feeding on the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants and especially in grassland and turf. There, secondary [...] The larvae of both species live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are a serious pest that can cause substantial damage. The adults are [...] adult beetles fly in the evening, generally in June and July and land on trees to mate. During the night the females move to the ground to lay their eggs