Gadot Agro put up post - harvest solutions to growers , retail merchant , and users of various bloom calculate to amend the quality and shelf - life of mown blossom . Gadot Agro ’s teams are located in several localisation worldwide , providing technical advice straight at the farm and assisting in treat challenges encountered by growers or retailers . One of these challenge run across in the flower industry is Botrytis Cinerea , a fungous pathogen also known as gray mold , as it may causing economical losses that may reach up to 80 % in sensitive varieties .
The exploitation of Botrytis CineraGadot Agro put forward that Botrytis Cinerea spore may persist year - round in the greenhouse environment without causing damage until favorable conditions , such as wetness and above 90 % humidity , encourage their development . This will eventually lead to loss . In addition , they mention that the fungus ' optimal temperature for growing lie between 15 - 20 ℃ . The high humidity and the optimum temperature may promote fungous growth both in the greenhouse and during transportation . This can be a true challenge for agriculturalist as any equipment casualty make by Botrytis Cinerea may not be visible until the flowers reach the client .
Controlling Botrytis Cinerea : dippingAccording to Gadot Agro , see Botrytis Cinerea is crucial both pre- and post - harvest time . The fellowship explains : " away from using different fungicide , both prophylactic and curative , good agricultural practice are essential for make do Botrytis Cinerea in the glasshouse . When circumstance are well-disposed for Botrytis Cinerea growth , more intense programme should be applied . In post - harvest , good farming drill and maintaining the cold chain are important for control Botrytis Cinerea , along with dunk program . Dipping in a fungicide is a crucial praxis , peculiarly when Botrytis Cinerea pressure is high or when varieties are sensitive to Botrytis throughout the twelvemonth . Dipping right before shipping provides extra protection , in this way Botrytis can be see for a longsighted time while the dear coverage of the heyday is see . combine dipping with a suitable spray broadcast in the field can provide the maximal treatment for efficaciously check Botrytis . "
% Infected Stem with Botrytis Cinerea .
Among the over 100 varieties prove in the trial are the Ever Red , Revival , Nightingale , and Heide variety . The Gadot squad deal some images of the test . The squad highlights that the control chemical group on the left wing showed 90 - 100 % of stems with Botrytis Cinerea infection , while the group treated with T.o.g.- Star on the right wing showed no Botrytis Cinerea infection . you’re able to show more about these trialshere .
Top : The Ever Red variety , bottom : The Revival variety
Top : The Nightingale variety , bottom : The Heidi variety
IFTEX 2024Gadot Agro will pay heed the IFTEX 2024 in Nairobi from June 4 - 6 . At stand D.5.23 they will provide more details about how they can contribute to improving the quality of cut - flowers , and extend their vase life .
For more information : Hila Lati , Africa Regional ManagerGadot Agro+972 - 8 - 6308000[email protected][email protected]www.gadotflowercare.com
