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Smart CO2 dosing by listening to the plant
The gas carbon dioxide (CO2) is a raw material for photosynthesis. From this, together with water, the plant makes sugars and other compounds. Therefore …
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Using dry air above screen to remove moisture seems effective
Good air movement in the greenhouse is increasingly important. The principles of Next Generation Growing are closed screens, limited use of the minimum pipe …
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‘We can certainly eliminate this bacterial disease by using strict measures’
Rose growers and propagators in Netherlands have been very badly affected by an outbreak of Ralstonia solanacearum. This Q-organism spread very quickly during last …
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Perfect climate for orchid cultivation and sales chances are good
What should you do as a European grower if you want to grow, but the local market is saturated? Then you look carefully further …
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Proper installation minimises wear and tear on pull wires
The life span of mechanical drive systems for screens mostly depends on the frequency of use, the amount of load, the technical implementation, the …
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Simply hanging the fans will not deliver best results
Good air circulation in the greenhouse is an energy efficient alternative to using the minimum pipe rail for growers working with Next Generation Growing. …
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Much to gain with improved control over lighting installations
Assimilation lighting has a big impact on the greenhouse climate and – when the electricity is generated on site – on the efficiency of …
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‘Do we really take into account consumer wishes?’
Over the last 30 years, of all the orchid species, phalaenopsis has developed into one of the most popular flowering pot plants. Jan Post, …
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Watering to plant’s need is getting a step closer
The variation in mineral emission between different chrysanthemum growers is large. That is partly due to decisions made by growers. Yet to be able …
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Experts try to revitalise China’s failing high tech greenhouses
China’s increasing awareness of food safety and food security is driving development of more modern and efficient cultivation systems. Over the last 15 years …