• Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

  PLFAs form a part of the cell walls and characterize different groups of micro-organisms. Eurofins has developed a method to extract PLFAs from a root zone [...] systems of Hoogendoorn enables growers to keep a steady RTR strategy on a daily basis, which stabilizes the assimilates balance of the plant. As a result [...] importance of a wellcontrolled root zone temperature. and crops evolve to a higher level of pest and disease resistance and higher levels of plant health

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  that flower temperature might also play a role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn into a marketable fruit when it is [...] hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] exposure to maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day above 30° C has an immediate

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils and [...] depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest, humidity, application equipment etc. If you have any questions [...] emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful part of IPM solutions together with other

• Manual Growing lights

  behind a sidewall screen (see figure 2.1). Figure 2.1 Take into account the angle of the sun and the presence of a sidewall screen for placement of hives [...] light), a Wireless BeeHome system can be used. Even better is a combination of the best placement advice and automatic opening and closing of the hives [...] equipped with a blue hive door (in the visible spectrum for bumblebees) and has a special, flower shaped, UV pattern around the entrance of the hive to help

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins, [...] Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] reseeding and saves growers from the frustration of starting again its crop. He also stresses the importance of proper mixing and application, as Capirel contains

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits

  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 [...] not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, [...] 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

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits

  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 [...] not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, [...] 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

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Stone Fruits & Nuts

  12-2022 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 [...] not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, [...] 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

• trial results wireworm control

  reference Average of 4 fields in Italy Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial [...] nematodes set out in search of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes [...] digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within a few days. The

• FAQ Nematodes

  conditions, a nematode can kill an insect in 24-48 hours. Under field conditions, a nematode will first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment [...] dependent on how quickly a nematode has found a host. Is the effect visible? Infected larvae will change color because of the growth of the bacteria and nematodes [...] need to be packed in a carrier material. This biodegradable carrier material allows a good solubility and a long shelf life for a living product. Is the