Combating the deadly False Codling Moth in Kenya
The False Codling Moth (FCM), also known as Thaumatotibia leucotreta, is a pest, which is present on more than 70 host plant crops such as roses
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Postharvest Care - Why Choose Liquidseal?
LIQUIDSEAL is a 100% biodegradable coating, which helps to extend shelf life of flowers by controlling evaporation. Read interview with Oscar and See Video
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How ethylene and fungi affect flowers’ marketability
Cut flowers are very vulnerable to less-than-ideal storage conditions. Whether exposed to drafts, low humidity levels, or poor sanitation.
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LIQUIDSEAL for CARNATIONS now available
LIQUIDSEAL for CARNATIONS is now available and will be introduced at the IFTEX flower show in Nairobi.
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Xylella: Mandatory plant passport for select plant species
Due to the outbreak of the bacterial disease Xylella fastidiosa in plants, the EU has imposed a number of measures.
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Emergency measures against Xylella bacterial disease in force
The European Commission announced that the emergency EU measures against the bacterial disease caused by Xylella fastidiosa will come into force
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Mechanisation of grading process and botrytis control by using Spraymaster Selection in Kenya
Zena Roses is now using the grading machine of RUTEC; grading of roses and automatic spraying of LIQUIDSEAL: bettergrading and botrytis control.
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Pesticide Resistance Management
Pesticide resistance has for long been a farmer’s worst nightmare. Its management, especially in high value export crops has been difficult.
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How to control THRIPS in floriculture
They are insects of tiny dimensions, whose females have a morphological thread (terebra) by which they depose the eggs inside vegetable tissues.
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Spidermite in gerbera cultivation -TETRANYCHOIDAE FAMILY
The most important and widespread mite of the gerbera belongs to the tetranychoidea family. This mite also attacks 150 other species many of which are cult
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SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES OF SOIL-LESS CULTIVATION
Soil-less cultivation uses inert growing mediums or/and various containers and support structures.
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CROWN ROT
Crown rot is considered to be one of the most important Gerbera pathology. In the cases of severe infestation it causes death of the plants in the space of 10-15 days.
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