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Eco-Bb emergency registration for Fall Armyworm
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Fall Armyworm in South Africa Fall Armyworm (FAW, Spodoptera frugiperda) has recently invaded South Africa and has already been found on a number of different crops, including maize, sweetcorn, potatoes, sorghum, and vegetables 6,7. FAW is a devastating, highly aggressive pest and poses a serious threat to South African crops as well as to international […]
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Eco-T improves yield and protects against Pythium spp. in carrots
https://plant-health.co.za/eco-t-improves-yield-protects-pythium-spp-carrots/ https://plant-health.co.za/eco-t-improves-yield-protects-pythium-spp-carrots/#respond Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:44:37 +0000
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Cavity spot caused by Pythium spp. is a significant disease in carrots, reducing harvest quality and resulting in major losses. Eco-T (T-Gro) was tested for control of Pythium in carrots in the Western Cape, South Africa. Soil drench applications of Eco-T were compared to a standard registered fungicide and an untreated control. Eco-T treatment significantly […]
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Tuta absoluta in South Africa
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What is Tuta absoluta? Tuta absoluta or tomato leafminer, is a devastating Lepidopteran pest of tomato and other Solanaceae crops, including potatoes. Originating in South America, this pest has quickly invaded Central America, Europe, the Middle East, India and parts of Africa. Recent reports suggest that this pest has now been detected in South Africa […]
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Celebrating our Heritage
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Our South African Heritage is important to us. Every year, the PHP staff celebrates South African Heritage Day. This year, some of the staff decided to make their own isiZulu beadwork designs to wear to the celebrations. We are so proud of these talented ladies. Save Save Save
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Eco-77 (T-77; Trichoderma atroviride) is effective in suppressing Botrytis on table grapes
https://plant-health.co.za/eco-77-t-77-trichoderma-atroviride-effective-suppressing-botrytis-table-grapes/ https://plant-health.co.za/eco-77-t-77-trichoderma-atroviride-effective-suppressing-botrytis-table-grapes/#respond Tue, 11 Oct 2016 08:21:32 +0000
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The biological control product, Eco-77 (T-77, Trichoderma atroviride strain 77B -previously known as Trichoderma harzianum 77B) is a beneficial fungus that colonizes wounded plant tissue and protects it from pathogenic organisms such as Botrytis. Trial results show that Eco-77 (T-77) is effective at suppressing Botrytis incidence in table grapes. What is Botrytis? Botrytis is caused […]