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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
ArticlesHow Beneficial Pathogens Support Safe and Sustainable AgricultureWhile it may sound like something out of a science fiction story, this narrative is a reality in the world of insects. Science fiction tales involving fungi and zombies are inspired by the incredible ability of certain species of fungi, […]
Sep 27, 2024
ArticlesCover Crops: How the right mix can help Maximizing Crop Rotation BenefitsBy Rémi Poirier – Agricultural engineer in charge of technical support. Retention of fertilizing elements, weed management, soil structuring, soil life enhancement… Cover crops are becoming more and more recognized as real agronomic tools, whereas not so long ago they were […]
Sep 27, 2024