Research
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Shrinking supply of global phosphate forces critical look at its use
Phosphate fertilisation in soil-based cultivation is still often based on insights gained during the 1970s. More recent research indicates that you can use less …
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Trials show far-red light leads to large rise in tomato production
Far-red light enables a larger proportion of assimilates to reach the tomato. This is the conclusion of researchers at Wageningen University & Research who …
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Use of LEDs has potential to save energy and increase yield
Energy is a major expense for rose growers. At Arend Roses, in the Dutch Maasland, research is being carried out into the effect of …
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Only a systematic approach can limit excessive root growth
Virtually nothing can be done about excessive root growth. However, this troublesome bacterial disease doesn’t always get the chance to develop. Other microorganisms that …
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Potential for greenhouses to make sustainable leap in the tropics
Thanks to a united effort, an educational greenhouse project has been set up in the east African country of Rwanda. Its aim is to …
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Difficult to control mealybug gains ground in vegetable production
Vegetable growers don’t like to admit that they have mealybug. A group of cooperating parties therefore sent a questionnaire to growers in 2015. From …
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‘Energy screens play main role in new climate regime'
Energy efficient production according to the principles of Next Generation Growing, without any additional investment, is the aim of pepper trial being carried out …
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Winter light greenhouse at research centre ready for cucumber trial
The winter light greenhouse aims to enhance light transmission by more than 10% during the European winter. In September a trial greenhouse of 500 …
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'Open crop can bring forward production and save energy'
How much leaf does a tomato plant need to produce a good yield? That’s the main question behind a research project, The New Crop. …
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More homogenous climate requires different look at equipment and controls
You’d think that the climate in modern, well insulated greenhouses would be a lot more homogeneous than in days gone by. Nothing could be …