• The Koppert Outdoor Experience Centre: an innovative meeting place to discover biological crop protection solutions

  August 24, 2023

  pressure is well under control, and weed pressure is manageable as well. However, the wet and dark weather has led to a slower development of crops like [...] satisfied with the crop status and the number of plants. Are you curious about the condition of the crops and how you can implement our solutions to optimize [...] protection solutions in outdoor crops come to life. The Outdoor Experience Centre is a collaboration with De Bruycker Agro, a fully operational 100-hectare farm

• Fusarium spp.

  appearance of Fusarium spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops [...] Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] the baking quality of wheat and brewing qualities of barley. Furthermore, mycotoxins are produced, of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the best-known. The

• World Food Day 2021

  October 18, 2021

  through the World of Resilient Agriculture | Resilience Food Stories in which photographer Ruud Sies and Hanneke van Hintum tell the stories of passionate farmers [...] on World Food Day and view some of the recent Resilience Food Stories below: Simon Groot - Resilience Food Stories – Is a short interview with Simon Groot [...] hunger and poverty. He is now focusing his efforts on Africa and Latin America. Simon Groot received the World Food Prize in 2019. Land of connections - Resilience

• Biological control of the oak processionary caterpillar

  Need to get rid of oak processionary caterpillars? The oak processionary caterpillar poses a challenge to local authorities and managers of (public) green [...] effective control of this pest that presents a health hazard in both rural and urban areas. About Entonem nematodes Our nematode product Entonem is based on the [...] solutions No spraying license needed No re-entry interval or buffer area How to use Entonem against Oak processionary moth Download the brochure For more

• Biodiversity counts at Koppert

  January 26, 2023

  daily evidence of how conventional production methods have contributed to this decline. Changing the world’s agricultural practices is key to bringing [...] need a rich pool of genetic varieties to explore, research and find biological solutions to a multitude of pests and diseases. A decrease of 40% in the bi [...] With the knowledge that biodiversity is key to our survival on earth, we have been working on our own definition of this essential element in nature, so

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  aspects of pollination in indoor environments and provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various [...] supply of hives. Optimize bumblebee hive schedules in winter Snow during pollination How to pollinate during snow? During snowfall, orientation is seriously [...] the opening of bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight (e.g., between

• Integrating parasitic wasps in IPM with other biocontrols

  for control of aphids . En-Strip, Ercal and Enermix and Mirical for control of whitefly in greenhouses. Citripar and Cryptobug for control of mealybugs and [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to pest control that combines multiple strategies to minimize pest populations while reducing [...] other biological controls, such as predatory insects and microbial agents. How parasitic wasps complement other biocontrol agents Parasitic wasps work best

• Root rot of carrot

  to annual crops. As far as is known, Daucus carota (carrot) is the only host plant of the fungus. How to prevent root rot of carrot Studies have shown that [...] Life cycle and appearance of Root rot of carrots The fungus of R. carotae has delicate, simple morphological features hence is not easy to place it at the [...] carotae is a slow-growing fungus that can infect both roots and foliage. The infection starts with small black spots over the entire surface of the carrot

• Aphytis melinus

  parasitic wasp is greatest around 25ºC. The lower temperature limit for its development is 13ºC and the upper limit is 38ºC. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp [...] Aphytis melinus Aphytis melinus is a species of parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This tiny wasp is widely recognized for its role in [...] the biological control of various scale insect pests.Native to Southeast Asia, Aphytis melinus has been introduced to many parts of the world to aid in

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