Pierce's disease of grapevine

Xylella fastidiosa Pierce's disease of grapevine General Xylella fastidiosa is a gram-negative bacterium which is limited to xylem tissue. It has many hosts, many of which show minor or no symptoms. M

Black leg of seedlings

Pythium ultimum Black leg of seedlings General Pythium is considered a ‘weak pathogen’, meaning that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress, caused

Cottony soft rot

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Cottony soft rot General Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, also known as cottony soft root, is a plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Life cycle and appea

Angular leaf spot

Xanthomonas fragariae Angular leaf spot General Xanthomonas fragariae is a leaf spot disease found in strawberry. Life cycle and appearance of Angular leaf spot Xanthomonas fragariae overwinters in pl

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

Ralstonia solanacearum Bacterial wilt, brown rot General Ralstonia solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown ro

Chilli thrips

About Scirtothrips dorsalis Scirtothrips dorsalis , commonly known as the chilli thrips, is an emerging pest of significant concern in greenhouse cultivation. Known for its ability to damage a wide va

Limonica Ulti-Mite

Limonica Ulti-Mite Scientific name: Amblydromalus limonicus Beneficial organism: Predatory mites Type: Natural enemy Use for: Use for: Thrips Whiteflies Get in touch with us Find a Koppert dealer Gene

Tobacco thrips

Thrips parvispinus Tobacco thrips About Tobacco thrips Thrips parvispinus , also known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is widely distributed from East Asia, Northern Austra

Bean seed fly

Delia platura Bean seed fly Overview of Bean seed fly The bean seed fly, officially known as Delia platura , is a common pest that targets bean crops but can attack crucifers, cereals and tubers world

Sustainability report 2024

Sustainability report 2024 Rooted in purpose, growing with integrity Our 2024 Sustainability Report captures a year of sharpened focus. Our mission remains clear: contributing to better health for peo