Research
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Reducing water usage in Saudi Arabian horticulture
There are major changes afoot in Saudi Arabia. One key strategy is to convert the country from an economy that is dependent on oil …
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New predatory bug limits establishment of Nesi in tomato
Researchers have found three species of predatory bug in the Miridae family that can limit the establishment of the harmful predatory bug Nesidiocoris tenuis …
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Research sheds new light on raspberries and blackberries
Raspberries and blackberries are relatively new crops under glass, so knowledge in this area is as yet in very short supply. Woody small fruit …
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Tulip forcers can reduce transpiration without affecting quality
Stem topple is a serious problem in the flower bulb sector. Bent stems are unsaleable and are therefore something to avoid if at all …
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When each leaf counts, leaf samples can point to plant’s needs
It’s fine for a tomato plant to have a few spots on its leaves. But it’s a different matter when it comes to flowering …
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Emission-free growing on unbuffered coco with good results
A consortium of companies is trialling and demonstrating a concept for emission-free growing at the Water Innovation and Demonstration Centre in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands. …
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Big data poised to navigate growers to their targets
With cultivation so closely intertwined with the Internet and with the advent of crop and climate sensors, big data is becoming available to the …
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Switchable optical filters: the future of greenhouse covering materials?
One of the main tasks of the Smart Materials project was completed last year. Greenhouse simulation models were used to explore the potential effect …
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Spread of plant viruses calls for vigilance
Viruses are among the smallest pathogens infecting other living organisms. Plants are also susceptible to a large number of viruses that can cause serious …
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Crop protection products much more effective with adjuvants
Crop protection products are sometimes unfairly labelled as losing their efficacy against pests or diseases. On closer investigation it becomes clear that these products …