by Damian van Dijk | Sep 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the production of ornamental plants, such as potted roses and Kalanchoe, it used to be quite common to utilize chemical growth regulators such as Bonzi, to reduce internodal stretch. These chemicals have come under increasing scrutiny in a number of markets. One of...
by Damian van Dijk | Mar 6, 2020 | CleanLight, Stop Powdery Mildew
UV-c crop protection uses a specific nanometer of 254nm. This UV-c nanometer is very effective against fungi and bacteria. This same nanometer is being used for 40-50 years in water disinfection and air disinfection. It has been proven the most effective and efficient...
by Damian van Dijk | Feb 27, 2020 | Stop Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is an air borne fungus, it spreads through the air and the spores land on the leaves of the plants. There are some crucial aspects which can help to control and prevent the development of powdery mildew. Most growers cope with PM or Botrytis, depending...
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...
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...
by Damian van Dijk | Mar 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Project seeks biological disease control for organic strawberries Russ Wallace’s strawberries are full, ripe and darn good-looking. The trick is to keep them that way without conventional pesticides. Wallace, a fruit and vegetable specialist with Texas A&M...
by Damian van Dijk | Dec 3, 2015 | CleanLight, CleanLight Air, CleanLight Hobby Unit, CleanLight Pro, Stop Powdery Mildew
Crop diseases, a major cause of famine, have always been diagnosed by visual inspection, though scientists today also use microscopes and DNA sequencing. But the first line of defense is still the keen eyes of farmers around the world, many of whom do not have access...
