• March 27, 2025

    The impact of PFAs on Agriculture.

    By InBLOG

    The impact of PFAs on Agriculture: Can we protect crops without harming the environment and health? European agriculture has made significant progress in the regulation of plant protection products with the aim of ensuring food safety and environmental sustainability. Directive 91/414(https://www.mapa.gob.es/es/desarrollo-rural/temas/programas-ue/Directiva_91-414-CEE_tcm30-72998.pdf) marked a milestone by reviewing and excluding active substances (AS) with health and environmental […]

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  • February 27, 2025

    Managing Cyst Nematodes in Potato Farming: Effective Control Strategies

    By InBLOG

    Potato cyst nematodes. PCN a persistent and costly threat to potato producers. Did you know that an invisible pest could be reducing up to 80% of your potato crop? Cyst nematodes(Globodera pallida and Globodera rostochiensis) are silent enemies that, without giving obvious signs, can devastate entire fields. Their impact not only affects production and farmers’ […]

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  • January 26, 2025
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    20 years of Biocontrol

    By InBLOG

    Work the land to make it worth: 20 Years of Commitment to Innovation in Agriculture. “Working the land” is an expression linked to the work of farmers, who, with their effort, extract from it the products that feed us. For farmers, good soil is the one in which the seed germinates and bears fruit, that […]

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  • November 22, 2024

    Rhizoctonia solani in Potato Crops (Part II): Controlling the disease.

    By InBLOG

    Rhizoctonia solani in Potato Crops. Part II Control Strategies. Product selected for the Inovation Tour at Interpom 2024, Belgium. 1. Introduction This Blog presents the new solution developed and registered by Biocontrol Technologies; Rootdei® Biocontrol Biofungicide, as an effective solution for the control of Rhizoctonia solani. R. solani is the main soilborne fungal pathogen affecting […]

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  • November 19, 2024
    Primer plano de una planta con síntomas de infección por Rhizoctonia solani. Se observan lesiones necróticas marrones en la base del tallo y raíces, con signos de pudrición seca. La textura dañada del tejido es característica de la enfermedad causada por este hongo del suelo.

    Rhizoctonia solani in Potato Crops (Part I of II): the Disease.

    By InBLOG

    Rhizoctonia solani in Potato Crops: Introduction to Disease, Classification, Symptoms and Pathogen Cycle 1. Introduction From Biocontrol Technologies we are back with a new blog to talk about one of the fungal pathogens that most impact agriculture: Rhizoctonia spp. We will focus especially on potato, a crop of high global relevance that suffers significantly the […]

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  • March 16, 2022
    Imagen de Sclerotinia spp. en tejido vegetal afectado. Se observan esclerocios oscuros rodeados de micelio blanco algodonoso, característicos de este hongo fitopatógeno, responsable de la pudrición blanca en numerosos cultivos.

    Control of Sclerotinia spp.

    By InBLOG

    Consequences of the attack of pathogens of the genus Sclerotinia spp. on crops: Classification, disease cycle and distribution; integrated management and plant health. In the genus Sclerotinia, we find fungi that have a wide host range, which makes their distribution worldwide. The genus Sclerotinia is considered a causal agent of rotting in various crops, which […]

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  • February 16, 2022

    EU Soil Protection Strategy for 2030

    By InBLOG

    Soil conditions in Europe: Problems associated with agricultural soils and possible solutions. (Part II) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KlUJrGExXc&t=4s&ab_channel=EuropeanCommission According to data from the European Commission, contained in the document of the EU Strategy for Soil Protection by 2030Soil contains more than 25% of the planet’s biodiversity, as well as being the basis of the food chains of mankind […]

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  • February 6, 2022

    Soil Fertility

    By InBLOG

    The Biology of Soil Fertility: Soil fertility is an essential factor that directly influences agricultural productivity and the sustainability of terrestrial ecosystems. Understanding the elements that contribute to this fertility, such as mineral composition, organic matter, soil structure and biological activity, is fundamental to implement management practices that promote its conservation and improvement. In this […]

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  • January 14, 2020

    Integrated Pest and Disease Control: Basic Concepts.

    By InBLOG

    Integrated Pest and Disease Control  (IPM – Integrated Pest Management): Basic Concepts. In this article you will find: – What is Integrated Pest and Disease Control? – How do Integrated Crop Pest and Disease Control programs work? – European Legislation: Directive 2009/128/E. 1. What is Integrated Pest Management? Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPM) is […]

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