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ArticlesUnderstanding microbial biofungicides and how to use them effectivelyBy Matthew Krause – Technical Lead – Covered Crops. Microbial biofungicide use continues to gain acceptance and momentum in horticultural and agricultural production. To growers new to microbial biofungicides, the learning curve for using them effectively against foliar and soilborne […]
Oct 29, 2024
ArticlesBiological Nitrogen Fixation: the importance of legumes in crop rotationBy Martin Lage – Field Solutions Director. Agricultural and farming activities involve several complex interactions between the ecosystem (including abiotic and biotic factors) and the type and level of intensity of the production systems which are carried out. Productivity and […]
Oct 22, 2024
ArticlesOptimizing phosphorus intake, a review of knowledgeBy Jean-Marc Sanchez – Technical Marketing Director. Phosphorus is an essential element involved in many mechanisms within a plant: cell multiplication, cell respiration, energy transfer and photosynthesis. It takes part in the composition of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) and phospholipids […]
Oct 14, 2024
ArticlesHow to manage invasive buckthorn in urban and rural forestsby Allison Winmill – Technical Manager Forestry & Tree Nurseries Plants, animals, insects, pathogens… Invasive species are a global issue and cause negative impacts to the environment, economy, and/or society. In North America, there are many invasive species that are […]
Oct 14, 2024
ArticlesControlling sclerotinia (White mold)By Matthieu Morel – Product Manager Biofungicides. Sclerotinia, also known as “white mold” is a serious disease that affects a great number of crops (most broadleaf crops are susceptible to it). It is mainly the sclerotia (the survival organs of […]
Oct 3, 2024
ArticlesMetarhizium – fungal friends with benefitsBy Tarry Anne Goble – Innovation Project Director. For plants, soil fungi of the genus Metarhizium are the perfect friends with benefits. While these fungi have long been known to be loyal friends to plants by infecting and killing insect pests, which […]
Oct 2, 2024
ArticlesNatural enemies as allies to humans for safe and responsible agriculture.By Allan Marciano “Suddenly, a dormant pathogen starts generating infections through contact, spreading rapidly and altering the behavior of its hosts, leading them to death and further disseminating the disease in the environment, resulting in a drastic impact on the […]
Oct 2, 2024
ArticlesMetarhizium brunneum: a key tool to strengthen Integrated Pest Management (IPM)By Jesus Gonzalez – Product Manager – LALGUARD Restriction of use and banning of highly hazardous pesticides from agricultural practices, in addition to the steady increase of pest pressure on crops, is leading to a pest management crisis limiting food […]
Sep 30, 2024
ArticlesControl of Botrytis cinerea, a foliar fungal diseaseBy Selma Rogalska – Technical Director: Spec Ag & Forestry. Grey mold caused by the fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea is a disease that affects many crops. While now well documented, its management is challenging due to host diversity, various modes of action and […]
Sep 30, 2024