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News15-05-2024
Denomination of Pe: 20, A New Race of Downy Mildew in Spinach
A new race of the downy mildew pathogen (Peronospora effusa) on spinach has been denominated by the International Working Group on Peronospora in spinach (IWGP), based on a worldwide evaluation of isolates from growers' fields and trap nurseries. This was a strong candidate for nomination due to its significant threat to the spinach industry.
News12-04-2024
These new organic varieties help cucumber and pepper growers to face the future
Thanks to combining both endurance and high production with extensive resistances, Rijk Zwaan’s organic cucumber and pepper varieties are perfect aligned with growers’ needs. The company has produced two leaflets containing an overview of all its organic – and, for some segments, non-chemically treated – varieties. Here, Crop Specialists John Verbruggen, Florian Friedrich and Johannes Van Megen discuss their personal favourites, including some newcomers.
News10-04-2024
The changing landscape of the pickling cucumber industry
A market that evolves continuously needs innovations. Each market
seeks certain traits that help them to reach their best potential in terms
of production and quality to meet the needs of the entire chain. A
company such as Rijk Zwaan stands at the beginning of this chain: Rijk
Zwaan breeds for new traits to cross in varieties to meet these needs. But
how do they accomplish this? How do they stay informed about current
events in North America while being active in so many different
countries? What are key traits to focus on right now? And what does this
mean for you – as a partner in this chain? Discover this when you delve
into the article below.