Plant production
Plant production is threatened by known and new pathogens.
Fungi and their surviving forms, bacteria or viruses and viroids reduce both the quality and quantity of products and in the worst case can lead to the total loss of the harvest. To avert such a scenario, plant protection is an integral part of current and future plant production.
Among the various plant protection measures, preventive cleaning and disinfection measures represent a particularly sustainable approach by preventing outbreaks of those pathogens and rendering subsequent plant protection applications obsolete.
Plant pathogens are subordinate to plant protection, and disinfection as a plant protection measure requires legal legitimization.
In Europe, plant protection products are tested for their effectiveness in accordance with EPPO guidelines.
Basics
Plant production, an essential part of global agriculture, covers a wide range of activities, from growing seedlings to cultivating plant species.
The main factors for successful crop production include soil quality, irrigation, nutrient management and crop protection.
Each of these factors can be affected by diseases, pests and contamination, which emphasizes the need for an effective cleaning and disinfection strategy.
In plant production, cleaning and disinfection is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens and harmful organisms. Contamination on greenhouse surfaces, crates, tools and machines as well as on people's hands, clothing or shoes can lead to the rapid spread of pathogens, which can result in significant yield losses.
Organic or mineral soiling on surfaces drastically reduces the effect of a disinfectant. It is therefore crucial to first wash off superficial soiling with a qualified cleaner. An effective and approved disinfectant is then applied to the pre-cleaned surface.
By using our cleaning agents and disinfectants, the risk of pathogens can be significantly reduced, as our products have been explicitly developed based on the requirements and special features of plant production.
Importance
of cleaning and disinfection
Challenges
in plant production
Whether it is the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in tomato production, the Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) in cucumber production, Clavibacter or Synchytrium in potato production or fungal pathogens such as Fusarium or Pythium in vegetable production - the control of harmful organisms poses very different challenges. Contamination of an organic or mineral nature requires specially formulated products for efficient cleaning. The need for non-corrosive products and requirements for user and environmental compatibility are further aspects that must be taken into account in hygiene management.
Thanks to our many years of experience and innovative products and concepts, we can work with you to develop a hygiene concept that is right for you.
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Our product range includes a variety of cleaning and disinfecting agents that have been specially developed for the requirements of fruit and vegetable production. These products are designed to ensure safe and effective treatment of plants, growing equipment and surfaces to maximize the quality and safety of harvested produce.
The health and productivity of crops is critical to the food supply and the economic stability of farms.