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Quick and detailed information on a plant’s mineral uptake
According to the advisers at the Dutch consultancy group HortiNova, fertilisation is a very precise science that can only be done properly if you …
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Water distribution in growing substrates continues to surprise
Contrary to what was assumed in the past, recent research has revealed that water is rarely distributed homogeneously through the root ball following limited …
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Adding bio to substrate reduces chemical use in strawberries
The strawberry is a vulnerable crop: the plants and fruits are susceptible to all kinds of diseases and insects. Crop protection is therefore a …
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Potassium, the major organiser in numerous plant processes
No potassium no plant: A huge number of processes are dependent on this element. Luckily, hardly any problems occur because the plant is good …
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Remote growing now possible with consistent data collection
Building a high-tech greenhouse is one thing, but working with it is a whole different ball game. Nurseries in countries with no horticultural tradition …
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Transpiration is driver behind cooling and uptake and transport of nutrients
The plant can’t function without transpiration. But sometimes it can be somewhat less. Also less than is commonly used commercially. There are plenty of …
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New Trichoderma strain provides impetus for healthy root environment
For more than ten years the application of Trichoderma fungi has been common practise in horticulture. They help cultivated crops grow better and become …
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Heavy lettuce with low nitrate level even without daylight
The restaurant at the High Tech Campus, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, serves various types of lettuce that have never previously seen the light of day. …
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Economic growth, more digitalisation but uncertainty about Brexit
For greenhouse growers the first two months of the year are characterised by various specialised trade exhibitions. From the large-scale German trade fairs, IPM …
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Controlling calcium is a complicated business
Calcium is a delicate mineral in the plant. A deficiency can cause problems such as blossom end rot in sweet peppers and tomato, burnt …