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Monitoring system for spider mite damage and yellow sticky traps
Pest monitoring forms the basis of good biological control. Knowledge of the ratio of harmful and beneficial insects is indispensable in determining the necessary …
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Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in bulb production
The Greenhouse Horticulture and Bulbs, Trees and Fruit business units are launching an Evergreen project to carry out research into bulb production using fewer …
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Book about grafting fruiting vegetables
Levels of production of crops such as tomato and aubergine have increased in recent years with the use of rootstocks. In a number of …
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Strawberry flavour model ready for use
A good flavour is an opportunity to create added value in strawberries. Flavour is a complex property that involves several factors. The instrumental model …
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Precision Horticulture Programme focuses on plant level
The Precision Horticulture Programme was launched this year. It is a form of horticulture in which plants receive precisely the treatment they need. In …
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Smart greenhouse roof materials with reversible optical filters
The Smart Materials project is investigating the next generation of smart, adaptable materials that will soon be available for use in greenhouses around the …
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Above- and below-ground growth response test
The range of plant invigorators and water treatments on offer has increased significantly in recent years. Some look set to deliver growth effects in …
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Strengthening the Lebanese horticulture sector
We are working with Lebanese researchers to build mono tunnels that will improve vegetable production and simultaneously reduce water consumption. Yields of tomatoes and …
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Strong tomato crop with less gas in 2SaveEnergy greenhouse
In a Cappricia crop in the 2SaveEnergy Greenhouse, we are seeing how far we can go with limited ventilation. Among other things, an average …
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Good start to cucumber cultivation in Chinese Solar Greenhouse
There are around one million hectares of greenhouses in China. Many of these are so-called ‘’Solar Greenhouses’: greenhouses with a wall that stores solar …