• Cucumber

  y in India. The plant’s cultivation history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping [...] itself with thin, spiraling tendrils. The cucumber plant has large leaves and it produces an elongated, cylindrical fruit that may become as long as 60 cm [...] green shield bug in development Initial experiences: Spidex Vital lives up to its promises Mycotal – also effective against aphids!

• Sustainability report 2023

  journey that challenges us to look beyond what we do and consider how we do it.'' - Rene Koppert, CEO Message from the CEO As we navigate the complexities [...] becomes increasingly evident: transparency and trust is not just a choice; it is a necessity for success. In 2023, we embarked on a transformative journey [...] journey that challenges us to look beyond what we do and consider how we do it. To consider sustainability not just in terms of our solutions but also our

• Beneficial microorganisms

  bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization: Beneficial microorganisms start by infecting [...] succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it produces more spores, which can be released into the environment to infect

• Koppert advances digital innovation with smarter, context-aware Digital Assistant

  April 7, 2025

  24/7 access to instant answers for crop protection challenges. Following its successful debut at Fruit Logistica 2024 and recognition with the prestigious [...] integrating enriched data and user feedback from growers and consultants, it now delivers broader, context-aware answers, ranging from detailed product [...] Assistant is following a steady course. Next-level functionalities Building on its core functionality of providing instant, expert-backed answers, the enhanced

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  February 10, 2025

  at the earliest stage. The solution offers a new level of control through its sachet-based system, and allows growers to: Precision target: Detect and address [...] greenhouse, creating a shield that suppresses spider mite infestations. How it works Spidex Vital Go utilizes sachets containing Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] crop. The sachets ensure predators are present over a 2-week period, making it difficult for spider mites to proliferate. Unlike bottled solutions, the sachets

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  January 29, 2025

  an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy. Understanding biocontrol and its economic potential Biological crop protection , often called biocontrol, involves

• The importance of early disease control

  January 10, 2025

  crucial for effective management and prevention. Overwinter on debris: How does it work? Diseases often reside on plant debris left in the field after harvest [...] cereals, including winter wheat, summer wheat, spelt, rye, and triticale. It supports the growth and development of young cereal plants up to the five-leaf

• Protecting onion harvest with biological crop protection

  November 29, 2024

  Trianum onions. It is easy to apply with regular irrigation and it is highly unlikely that pathogens can develop resistance against it. While strengthening [...] applied per hectare, and one nematode is usually enough to kill the pest once it penetrates. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with [...] strengthening the plant and promoting growth, it also offers growers savings in terms of the use of soil fungicides. Recent trials showed an increase in bulb weight

• CABI BioProtection Portal launches new website

  June 30, 2021

  recently launched a renewed website of its BioProtection Portal . By putting improved, intuitive navigation at the core of its design, and a refreshed, user-friendly [...] Putting biological crop protection information in the hands of those who need it The CABI BioProtection Portal is a ground-breaking online information resource [...] non-chemical pest control. Available on four continents and in local languages, its goal is to help growers and agricultural advisors to identify, source and

• ‘Nutrients and plant resilience? A very simple mechanism

  April 6, 2020

  plant sap measurements, and its plant sap analyses help to highlight the key misconception. ‘As the plant ages, the more sharply its N, P, and K levels rise [...] Brix values increase, the plant improves its resilience, and the crop is better as a result. We have demonstrated it in crops where we have incrementally reduced [...] Here at Koppert, we sometimes say that it is an unbelievably straightforward mechanism.’ All things considered, it is a form of preventative thinking and