FAQ Nematodes

temperatures and certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes [...] Packaging and formulation What is the substance the nematodes are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they need to [...] on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not exceed 20 bar (190 psi), with conventional large volume nozzles. Why should the soil

Turnip

bulbous taproot in temperate climates around the world. The smaller, tender varieties of turnip are suitable for human consumption. The larger varieties usually [...] About The turnip ( Brassica rapa subsp. rapa ) or white turnip can be categorized as a root vegetable. Turnips are usually produced for its white and bulbous

General Conditions Koppert

used, if upon the conclusion of the agreement the Buyer has made specific reference in writing of both the use in the specific country and the applicable [...] Koppert. 8.3 I n the event of a complaint the Buyer is, in part, obligated to give Koppert the opportunity to inspect the crop in which the Natural Enemies [...] requirements, and Koppert has accepted these in writing. Article 9. Warning 9.1 The Buyer must be aware that the trading in and the application of the Natural

Bugs

five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops. [...] leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most [...] group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are insects which have

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

50-55%), the pollen is too dry and does not stick to the stigma. At high humidity, the pollen sticks to the stamen and does not fall onto the stigma. In conventional [...] energy from the plant, and it is one of the first processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self [...] protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable

Melon

belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae . The melon plant produces a usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit. The term "melon" is used for the plant, but [...] but also to identify the fruit. Botanically speaking, the melon (the fruit) is actually a berry, or more specifically even, a "pepo". Nowadays many different [...] different cultivars are being produced on a commercial scale, especially muskmelons. The most common species of melon are: Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus var

Large raspberry aphid

siphunculi. The cauda is short and triangular. Overwintering eggs of the large raspberry aphid are laid near the base of vegetative canes and hatch in spring. [...] emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves and start to reproduce parthenogenetically. They are very mobile and drop from the plant [...] General The large raspberry aphid, Amphorophora idaei, is the most important aphid species found on raspberries in Europe. It only feeds on raspberry.

Pollination checklist tomato

lengthy period, the hive and the colony may suffer damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot, or at least in the shade, pa [...] conditions and the influence of chemicals on the plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which they [...] bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks)