Spodoptera exigua caterpillar on a leaf

Tomato spurs caterpillars to cannibalism

A tomato that has optimised its defence mechanism against insects will not only suffer less damage from caterpillars, but will also incite caterpillars to
The Belgian tomato nursery Varom uses a combination of a polyphosphate and a biocide to control precipitation and biofilm formation in its water system.

Water system contamination tackled with polyphosphates and biocide

Fertiliser precipitate and biofilm in the water system can create a breeding ground for diseases and clog the system. Tomato nursery Varom is tackling