by Damian van Dijk | Feb 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Strawberry growers across Europe are sharing their practical experience with UVc to protect their plants against powderymildew, Botrytis, Erwinia, etc. In fact, several sessions at FutureLab are dedicated to the variety of systems that are now in use: from handheld... by Damian van Dijk | Aug 25, 2017 | Stop Powdery Mildew
Grower Support Note: August 2017 Myclobutanil is an effective component in some pesticide sprays. That is, it kills fungi such as powderymildew and budrot. You find Myclobutanil in sprays such as “ Eagle 20 EW “. This fungicide belongs to the family of triazoles. Some... by Damian van Dijk | Aug 14, 2017 | Stop Powdery Mildew
The use of CleanLight as a non-chemical alternative for post-harvest control of Botrytis is quickly gaining popularity. Rose bunching machines, for example, are already fitted with our lamps. Karel van Hattum of Jamafa, one of the world’s leading suppliers of cut... by Damian van Dijk | Dec 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
UV-C Exposure enhances crops and activates defenses Dr. Rohanie Maharaj of The University of Trinidad and Tobago on effects of UV-C: “In the context of the different postharvest handling treatments, the potential of UV-C exposure has enormous possibilities as... by Damian van Dijk | Apr 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Stricter pesticide regulations force growers to use alternative methods: With regulations for the use of pesticides becoming stricter by the day, greenhouse growers have fewer tools available to keep their crop healthy in a responsible way. Especially for problems...