Research
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Flemish scientists produce fertiliser from waste flows
Bio-engineers from the universities of Antwerp and Ghent have developed a new type of fertiliser based on bacteria derived from food industry waste flows. …
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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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Special packaging material keeps tomatoes fresh for 30 days
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Hyderabad have succeeded in keeping tomatoes fresh for 30 days using special food packaging material. …
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Researchers make breakthrough in thrips control in chrysanthemum
The predatory bug Orius has been used to control thrips in sweet pepper for many years with great success, but the results have so …
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Great interest in the opening of the World Horti Center
The World Horti Center, the global centre for research and innovation for the greenhouse horticulture industry in Naaldwijk, was officially opened on 7 March …
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Wageningen UR identifies ideal horticulture site on Mars
Research scientist Wieger Wamelink and student Line Schug of Wageningen University & Research have been conducting research into finding suitable locations to grow vegetables …
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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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Too little insight about factors that effect flowering
We know much more about photosynthesis than about the flowering of the plant. This sometimes leads to surprises, especially with new crops. The grower …
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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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Radiation monitor improves understanding of plant processes
A new online app quantifies the effect of radiated heat loss on crop temperature and energy loss from the greenhouse in a simple, user-friendly …