risks. Plant diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and…
by entering through natural openings or the cuticle. Once inside the host, they release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Photorhabdus ,…
released from the dispenser once opened. This makes adult thrips more active. They appear from their shelters and are more attracted to the sticky…
larvae of both species live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are a serious pest that can cause substantial damage. The adults…
Most lilies originate from temperate areas in the northern hemisphere, but they also occur in the northern subtropics.
standstill,’ Lex Scheffers recounts. The two partners made a remarkable move – they rented additional greenhouses. These were used to temporarily…
eggs of the Japanese beetle are about 1.5 mm long, pearly white and oblong. They absorb water from the soil, becoming spherical and nearly doubling in…
females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless…
openings, releasing symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to…
infect their hosts by entering through natural openings. Once inside the host, they release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days.…
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