• Almond

  seed that is nowadays extensively produced around the world. The almond belongs to the genus Prunus and together with the peach, belongs to the subgenus [...] amygdalus ) is a tree species originating in the Middle East as well as in North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The name also refers to the tree’s

• Southern blight

  blight is a disease caused by the fungus Sclerotium rolfsii (Athelia rolfsii) . It is an important plant pathogen that inhabits the soil, and is responsible [...] roots. The main damage caused by damping-off is reduction of the stand, meaning it is very often necessary to replant, which increases the crop's production [...] Sclerotium rolfsii (Athelia rolfsii) is characterized by the production of vigorous mycelium. When the mycelium is young it is white; later it darkens. There

• Pepino mosaic virus

  causes the infection is one them. The moment in the crop cycle when the infection takes place is another factor that might have an important impact on the damage [...] laden. Typical of the damage caused by PepMV is, that it is very intense for a few weeks and then disappears to eventually return later in the season. This [...] only one single strain is present. Within the strains, however, there is also variability among different isolates belonging to the same strain. Although

• Pear

  pear ( Pyrus communis ) is a pear species that originates in central and eastern Europe and southwest Asia. The pear tree belongs to the family of Rosaceae [...] are grown in Asia, Europe and northern Africa. The European or common pear is a perennial, deciduous tree and cultivated for its fruit. The tree grows small [...] pyriform, fleshy fruit. Pear trees can grow as tall as 9 metres and are able to produce fruit for around 20 years.

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic observation of crops [...] ensures that crops remain healthy and continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse [...] scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are crucial practices

• Western flower thrips

  Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] in roses The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is the most important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic [...] General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower

• South American palm borer

  palm borer ( Paysandisia archon ) belongs to the family of Castniidae . It is a neotropical species native to north-western Argentina, Brazil (Rio Grande [...] introduced to Europe from Argentina, as larvae hidden in imported palm trees. In Europe, the South American palm borer (Paysandisia archon) is an invasive [...] with six to seven ridges. Most eggs are found within the fibre webs closest to or within the palm crowns. Immediately after hatching, the larva is pink. After

• Soybean looper

  the wing is lighter. The lifespan of the adult moth is around 15 days. Mating usually occurs between at night. The sex pheromone is very important for the [...] adaptation to soya bean. Damage and symptoms The feeding habit of this caterpillar is ascending: in other words, it feeds from the bottom of the plant to the [...] the leaves. The pupa is pale yellow to pale green in colour at the start of its development, with irregular dorsal pigmentation up to 48 hours before it

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  ly strict. Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial insects [...] control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides. Together with Koppert, Don Sánchez Fresh has managed to implement [...] diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  l farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase of sustainable [...] protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that [...] the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon