Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

pollination is taking place, and whether the setting is 100% is vital to ensure the maximum yield is achieved. Monitoring also provides a feedback loop to help [...] suffers. Add to this the knowledge that flower temperature might also play a role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn [...] reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. strong, and the climate in the greenhouse is consistent. No easy feat, but the payback is more than

FAQ Nematodes

certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter [...] harmful to humans or any animals. Is the carrier material harmful to the environment? No, the carrier material is biodegradable and not harmful to the environment [...] first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment is thus strongly dependent on how quickly a nematode has found a host. Is the effect visible? Infected

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally [...] reduce the pressure.’ Michel reports that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to reduce [...] when he switched to organic methods. The French fruit grower has been using Capirel for 3 years. ‘The results are good. There is only a little damage but

Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

Evaporation is by far the most effective cooling mechanism of the plant. That is why the functioning of the roots is directly related to the plant’s energy [...] with EC to steer the uptake of minerals and water. But that is not the only factor. The pH in the root zone solution has much influence on the availability [...] in a different way (see figure 2). A pH level between 6.0 - 6.5 is the best range for most crops. 4 Figure 2: A pH level between 6.0 - 6.5 is the best

Manual Growing lights

advice is to place the hives as high as possible (above the crop) in the greenhouse. Several placement systems can be used for this. It is also important [...] Higher temperatures could also lead to a high relative humidity (RH). If the RH rises above 80-85%, the pollen is not released from the flowers and cannot be [...] greenhouse, for example on the sidewalls, also take the angle of the sun into account. It can happen that the direction of the sunbeams is too low and therefore

Manual Wireless Beehome

modified) 4. Is never modified (is always set to 1). 5. Is never modified (is always set to 5). 6. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed [...] used to connect the climate computer to the transmitter or to change the digital frequency of the transmitter. The menu can only be used once the lid of [...] are 8 options). 3. Is never modified (is always set to 2). 4. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed. The menu is left automatically

Pollination checklist Growing lights

need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee [...] 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 more [...] connecting the transmitter to the climate computer. Heat Do not turn the lights on before midnight Screens and filters Place the Natupol hive with the WBH

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits

Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this [...] 11-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target

Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits

Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this [...] 09-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] Cranberry When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Dose Otiorhynchus sulcatus Autumn/Spring Soil Larvae 1,5 to 5 billion/ha Other

Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle [...] Capirel, is key to controlling bean seed fly infestations and minimizing crop damage. The beneficial nematodes proved to be effective, as the larvae d [...] applied to the affected area at sowing, the nematodes actively seek out bean seed fly larvae. Once they locate a larva, the nematodes enter it through