pests. The leaf miner species that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not…
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…
of the family Caricaceae. First cultivated in Mexico, it is now grown in most tropical regions around the world. The papaya fruit is 15-45 cm in…
oxysporum ( Fusarium wilt ): Many different hosts, potato ( Solanum tuberosum ), most vegetables and ornamental crops, tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum )…
having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage plants.…
horticulture. The Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) is the most damaging species. Thrips form the order Thysanoptera, a name that…
of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting…
scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are mostly host plant specific. Apart from the damage they cause by sucking…
coloured. Colours range from white to yellow, pink and orange to red, the most popular colour. Recommended for you
Maize is adaptable to a whole range of climate conditions and is the single most extensively grown crop in Kenya. It is also the country's main staple…
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