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PEST CONTROL
a higher chance to spread, survive and multiply,
Dara said.
" So, not just the farming community, but the
general public should also be aware of this pest and
its potential threat to their region, " he said.
To reduce pesticide use, early detection is critical.
A key question researchers want to answer is when
the bugs' spores become available. By knowing the
timing, scientists can adjust grower spray programs
to protect grapevines.
" The challenge is when it sneaks in and causes
damage on clusters, " Nita said. " Once clusters and
berries are covered with powdery mildew, which can
happen rather quickly, we will lose the crop. "
Researchers look to apply the canines' work to
other pests and diseases. SLF and grape powdery
mildew pose significant threats for Virginia
commercial grape growers.
Powdery mildew, a disease that can be destructive
Spotted lanternflies feed on and damage many
crops and plants, including grapes, apples, cherries,
nectarines, apricots, peaches, plums, blueberries
and cucumbers, as well as almond and walnut trees.
when unmanaged, can spread quickly due to
the nature of its reproduction. The researchers
determined that dogs' strong olfactory capabilities
can detect powdery mildew better than humans,
Nita said.
Stimulate color and brix
ahead of harvest
Now that this year's challenging spring has had its effect, it's now time to plan ahead with how to make
the most of this year's potential crop. OMEX®
Agrifluids USA knows how difficult it can be to get a crop
all the way to harvest. That's why we offer tools to help.
OMEX's Cell Power®
Sulis™ can help mature the crop prior to harvest. It has an affect on any crop
where red coloration is critical such as in apples, grapes, and cherries. Cell Power® Sulis™ works by
supplying the crop with Molybdenum, a critical nutrient in color formation. By supplying Mo close to
harvest, we can avoid difficult to detect deficiencies of Mo. We can force the plant to use Mo quickly,
resulting in higher levels of ABA (Absicic Acid), a critical plant hormone for color formation and ripening.
Alongside Mo, this product also includes specific cell wall protectants. These counter ethylene, enhancing the
ABA effect and preventing softening of the fruit. The further inclusion of boron doubles down on sugar
production.
OMEX® Agrifluids USA has been working with Cell Power®
Sulis™ since 2016 in the US market. " We started running trials with
Sulis™ in 2016 to show earlier ripening, improved color and higher brix held up. We had already been impressed by the trial results
from Britain, where this technology was developed and OMEX®
has replicated those trials here in the United States. OMEX®
has
trialed this product from the east coast to the west coast in many fruit crops with some of most successful grower results being in
Honeycrisp, a notably difficult to color variety.
To stimulate color and brix ahead of harvest, apply Cell Power® Sulis™ as soon as fruit starts maturation, repeating the application at
7-10 day intervals.
Learn more at www.OMEXusa.com or contact your regional agronomist to learn more.
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