• Rhizoctonia solani

  collar of fungal mycelium occurs at the base of the stem. This crown rot may result from root infection or from direct infection of the foot. The fungus [...] parts that are in or close to the soil. Early infection of the growing tips of the roots shortly after germination causes death of seedlings (‘ damping-off [...] appearance of Thanatephorus cucumeris The mycelium infects the plant through wounds or the stomata but also directly through the cuticle after the formation

• Tobacco thrips

  shoots and leaves One of the earliest signs of a Thrips parvispinus infestation is the deformation of young shoots and leaves. As these thrips feed on plant [...] significant damage on fruit. The feeding activity of the thrips often leaves scars and blemishes on the fruit surface, which reduces the fruit's quality and m [...] points for pathogens, further threatening the health and value of the produce. Life cycle of Thrips parvispinus The tobacco thrips Thrips parvispinus develops

• Dacnusa sibirica

  hole in the pupal cuticle with their jaws. The orientation of the wasp within the host pupa is the same as that of the leaf miner itself, the head of the wasp [...] Minusa ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of Minusa depends on climate, crop and leaf [...] jaws. The larvae of the parasitic wasp only reaches full development after pupation of the leaf miner larva. The adult parasitic wasps emerge from the leaf

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 20, 2024

  customers even closer to the core of the organization. Through regionalization, Koppert is positioned to address the unique needs of growers and farmers worldwide [...] BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, The Netherlands — Koppert, world market leader in biological crop protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive team [...] customer service. New Executive Board and Global Leadership Team The new composition of the Executive Board and Global Leadership Team reflects Koppert's

• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 22, 2021

  they contribute to the Restoration of the Earth in the field of agriculture with the help of natural solutions. Visit the platform of Resilience Food Stories [...] Earth’, which focuses not only on the need to reduce people’s impact on the planet as we recover from the effects of the pandemic, but also on how people [...] plant production and protection. Koppert is at the forefront of a whole new way of thinking about agriculture in which classic methods and products are no

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  plant canopy the humidity close to the leaf surface, where the mites live, is higher than in the surrounding air. High humidity, e.g. at night, can compensate [...] has the highest numerical response to whiteflies and is the best option when the pest pressure is high. • In laboratory trials the oviposition of A. andersoni [...] range of phytoseiid mites that can be used to control several pests. To choose the right species for your purpose it is important to understand the strengths

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 14, 2022

  want healthy, high quality food, at the same time we want to preserve the health of the environment.’ Xrarm and the tower of hope Xfarm a local social project [...] nutritional and safe, the use of biocontrol and biostimulants means that the immediate environment does not suffer the results of chemical agents. Everybody [...] van Hintum via the A Journey through the World of Resilient Agriculture | Resilience Food Stories platform in which they tell the stories of real food heroes

• Decentralization – a vital part of Koppert’s Sustainability Strategy

  November 13, 2024

  following in the footsteps of Spain and Brazil. Our next biofactory, which will be based in South Africa, is already on the drawing board. Of course, our [...] addition, the number of pallets shipped from the Netherlands to the USA decreased by 30%.’ Biofactory, Howel, Koppert US We have set up the third biofactory [...] , we are now looking at all aspects of our operations such as packaging and waste reduction, transportation, and the reduction of freight volumes, among

• Effective control of soil-borne diseases with Trianum

  December 27, 2023

  no chemical residues on the crop. This will support you in being compliant with the increasing demands and requirements of the value chain. Moreover, you [...] Healthier root systems improve the uptake of water and nutrients and helps the plants’ growth’ explains Paolo Banzato, Product Manager at Koppert. Download our [...] Trianum increases the plant’s resistance to stress caused by diseases and suboptimal conditions in nutrition, water and climate. ‘The efficacy of Trianum is

• Natupol Excel – Bee Vision: nominated for FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2017

  December 30, 2016

  artificial light during the darkest months of the year or extra layers of poly covers. The ‘bee vision’ features on the Natupol Excel hives have been designed [...] selected will be presented from 8 to 10 February 2017 in a special exhibition between Halls 20 and 21. This is also where the winner will be announced on 10 [...] A panel of experts consisting of representatives from all levels of the fresh produce trade has selected the following ten nominees from over 60 submissions