handle the spreading of virus ( for instance , New Delhi Virus on courgette ) is one of the main difficulties producers face during a round , as an excess of infected plants could seriously compromise final result .
Zucchini maturate in a protected environs .
As is well - roll in the hay , the transmitting of viruses in a crop occurs principally via vector insect ( Bemisia tabaciand others ) who taint plants as they move between them .
Agriplast , a company that produces shaping films , carried out in - deepness studies and developed a two-fold - cover film capable of ' turning off the light ' for insects , thus well concentrate their movement . The worm that conduct computer virus orientate themselves via specific lightsome frequencies , in the absence seizure of which they completely lose their sight and find it very difficult to move .
The Virolux film by Agriplast is visible in the bottom part of the photo .
Based on this gadget characteristic , Agriplast has create Virolux , a photo - selective pic that halt light radiation in the frequencies useful for insect orientation without occlude the light plants need to grow .
Machinery for the output of plastic film .
After various film test , Virolux has proved effective in preventing the spreading of virus , almost zeroing their incidence .
In addition , Virolux boasts a very low heaviness and exceptional transparency that enable sunrays to get through , as well as utter thermic detachment .
Agriplast SPA facility in Vittoria , Sicily .
The anti - virus effect can also be attain with greenhouse films ; however , it must be stressed that this treatment , in improver to disturbing transmitter insect , may also touch on the activity of pollinators , so the double - cover solution is more pragmatic as it can be easily assembled and unassembled as needed .
For more information : Agriplast S.p . A.Via Filippo Bonetta 3597109 - Vittoria ( RG ) - ItalyTel . : +39 0932 997211[email protected]https://www.agriplast.com
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