New spraying technique improves hygiene and quality at Schreurs
Around two years ago, Dutch rose breeders Schreurs wanted to take their hygiene and quality control to a higher level. After setting up their
Rhizoctonia
Rhizoctonia solani is a soil fungus with a wide host range and worldwide distribution. Its host plants include virtually all vegetables, flowers, shrubs and
Controlling hyperparasites: on the trail of the best scents
Hyperparasites in the crop can completely disrupt biological crop protection. Sweet pepper growers in the Netherlands know a thing or two about that. But
Tuta absoluta
Tuta absoluta (tomato leafminer) belongs to the very large insect family Gelechiidae and is native to South America. Tuta is a micro moth and
Feeding predatory mites pollen is useful weapon in battle against thrips
Controlling thrips in cut flowers biologically may be difficult but it’s not impossible. Supplementary feeding with pollen can help to build up and maintain
New Trichoderma strain provides impetus for healthy root environment
For more than ten years the application of Trichoderma fungi has been common practise in horticulture. They help cultivated crops grow better and become
Biological aphid treatment in roses using Aphidoletes gall midge is a great succ...
Until recently, controlling aphids caused Christiaan Bot, production manager at Arend Roses in Maasland, a lot of headaches. Although he is familiar with biological
Chrysanthemum white rust
The first symptoms of chrysanthemum white rust (Puccinia horiana) are visible on the upper side of the leaf. These are light green to yellow
Innovations in crop protection ready to put into practise
Researchers and companies are continually developing new techniques for greenhouse production. Therefore, in principle crop protection can reach a much higher level. But to
Integrated pest control goes mobile
Koppert Biological Systems successfully completed the test phase of a mobile app plus online dashboard that identifies and analyses problems in the field. This
Taking natural crop protection against aphids to a higher level
Aphiscout, Koppert Biological Systems’ new parasitic wasp mix, is taking natural crop protection against aphids to a higher level. Koppert Biological Systems introduced Aphiscout at
Increasing range of plant strengtheners available
Manufacturers and horticultural suppliers alike have been expressing increasing interest in the development and market for plant strengtheners. A whole series of products based
Plant resilience is becoming the new standard
Resilient crops and robust cultivation systems are in the spotlight these days. We want plants that are tough enough to withstand disease from mere
