Phytophthora cactorum, Crown rot, Neck rot, Basal rot (PHYTCC) Estrategias Efectivas para el Control de Phytophthora spp. en el Cultivo de la Fresa Strawberry is one of the most dynamic and profitable crops in world horticulture, with great economic relevance in producing regions such as Spain, the United States and Mexico. However, its profitability is […]
Review of Scientific Research Publications and Biocontrol Advances How Trichoderma asperellum strain T34 stands out as a strategy for ragweed beetle control. The present entry corresponds to a review based on two publications by researchers of the University of Catania: “Microbial mutualism suppression by Trichoderma and Bacillus species for controlling the invasive ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus […]
Black Sigatoka or Pseudocercospora fijiensis (MYCOFI): A Persistent Threat to Banana and Plantain Cultivation The Black Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis) is one of the more aggressive foliar diseases that affect the cultivation of banana and plantain in regions tropical and subtropical. Its rapid spread, its direct impact on performance and its increasing resistance to chemical fungicides […]
The importance of using registered products What does a phytosanitary registration bring to a biological product? In an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and food safety, phytosanitary registration is not just a legal requirement: it is a guarantee. This comprehensive process certifies that an agricultural input is safe for people, crops and the environment, and […]
Evaluating the Efficacy and Efficiency of Plant Protection Products: Key Factors for Assessing the Impact and Performance of Biological Crop Protection Inputs. Biological plant protection products, also known as biopesticides, are transforming modern agriculture by offering effective and sustainable solutions for pest and disease control. In response to the decreasing number of approved chemical active […]
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 […]
Globodera spp. and potato cyst nematodes (1GLOBG) PCN a persistent and costly threat to 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rhizoctonia Solani, black scab or stem canker (RHIZSO) Rhizoctonia solani in Potato Crops. Part I 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, […]
