• Guava

  Psidium guaiava, is the fruit of the Myrtle family (Myrtaceae) – a smallish tree. The pulp varies from off-white to bright pink, and is between 4 to 12 [...] Central and South America, this common tropical fruit is cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. A vivid yellow or green on the outside, [...] 12 cm in length. The taste ranges from tart to very sweet.

• Barley

  cereal grain is grown in temperate regions worldwide. It is one of the four most important cereal corps grown in the world, next to wheat, rice and maize. Barley [...] (Hordeum vulgare) is a member of the grass family and a self pollinating crop. Barley is used in brewing beer, a popular source of animal fodder and a component

• Banana

  speaking the fruit is a berry and it varies in colour, size and firmness. Bananas mostly are elongated and curved. Its flesh is soft, rich in starch and its [...] About The banana ( Musa spp.) is a nutritious fruit that grows from various large, herbaceaous flowering plants belonging to the genus Musa . Botanically [...] red, purple or brown when ripe. Bananas grow in bunches downwards from the top of the plant. Nowadays, almost all edible, seedless (parthenocarpic) bananas

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods [...] pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive. Above 32°C pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore

• Choosing parasitic wasps for different pests

  effective and environmentally friendly tool for controlling pests in a variety of agricultural settings. However, selecting the right species is crucial [...] identify the most suitable parasitic wasp species based on pest type, crop conditions, and environmental factors. Key parasitic wasp species and their target [...] control green peach aphid , cotton aphid , and other soft-bodied aphids . It is ideal for vegetables, fruits, and greenhouse crops. Diglyphus isaea: Targeting

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  multiply and cause septicemia, ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after

• Cauliflower

  About The cauliflower, along with several other vegetables, belongs to the species Brassica oleracea of the genus Brassica which is part of the family [...] plant is an annual plant that reproduced by seed. The cauliflower head looks like broccoli and consists of white, flowering meristem. Only the cauliflower [...] collard greens and kale (collectively called "cole" crops) belong to various cultivars, but are all members of the species Brassica oleracea. The cauliflower

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding [...] One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain chemical molecules in the crop. We have complied

• Clover

  pea family of Fabaceae . The plant is found in many places. The greatest variety of species is found in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere. However [...] most popular clover in this respect are the white clover Trifolium repens and the red clover Trifolium pratense . [...] About Clover or trefoil are the common names for plants belonging to the genus Trifolium . This genus consists of around 300 species of plants that are

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production costs. For this reason, the increased [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of [...] since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity and quality