Trombidiformes Spider mites and other mites What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found…
Pollination At Koppert, we understand the critical role that pollinators play in agriculture. Bumblebees and flies are among the unsung heroes of…
Glycine max Soybean About The soybean ( Glycine max ) (North America) or soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is…
Zea mays subsp. mays Maize About Maize or corn ( Zea mays subsp. mays ), is a large grain plant that divided in six main types: flint corn, dent corn,…
Cut flowers About Many plants with an ornamental value are specially grown as cut flowers. This concerns various types. Origin, cultivation method and…
Humulus lupulus Hops About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles)…
Lactuca sativa Lettuce About Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most…
Solanum tuberosum Potato About The word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an…
Mushroom Mushroom A mushroom, or toadstool, is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its…
poster Bumblebee, honeybee, and wasp stings Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees…
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