balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in…
in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature of 15 ºC for optimal…
not open at all. Fruits can also be damaged, even at low densities, giving rise to deformities such as the “pig-tail” fruit sometimes found in…
the larval stage, usually as medium sized instars. Once the temperature rises, the larvae become active again. The full-grown larvae pupate in spring…
young queens will leave the old nest and mate with drones. As temperature rises and the spring season emerges, the new bumblebee queen awakens. She…
in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop…
clean water. Meanwhile, environmental challenges such as biodiversity loss, rising sea levels, and climate change loom large, threatening life on…
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