Gernert Jungpflanzen, a nursery in Germany, works with 100 umol LED for cultivation. Owner Achim Gernert gives a hands-on presentation sharing his own experiences.
As rules and regulations for the use of pesticides increase, specialists in plant protection at Biobest Marvin Koot & Arjo van Lenteren share the Go's & No Go's for biological control in propagation.
Plantosys advisor Erik Jaspers gives his view on how to create resilient plants by protecting them against insects with beneficials, using the right plant growth enhancers / biological enhancers.
Ines van Marrewijk, Product manager agribusiness at Groen Agro Control, explains the importance of hygiene in relation to viruses and bacteria.
Marcel Janssen, Manager Sales at Gipmans Planten, shares his experiences LED in plant propagation, as daily radiation is an important aspect in propagating young plants.
In an industry that deals with live plants, where timing can make or break a crop, access to reliable, high quality growing media is critical. That’s why Grodan made the decision in 2012 to invest in local production, opening a stone wool manufacturing facility in Milton, Ontario.
In Part 1 of this series, we explained how microbial life develops in stone wool, and shared the latest insights into the various functions of ‘good, bad and ugly’ microorganisms. Clearly, it is beneficial to actively manage the microbiome in a controlled way to contribute to a stronger, healthier, more resilient and more productive plant. But how can growers influence the microbial balance in the root zone? And what are the advantages of stone wool in this context? Read on to find out.
Thanks to ongoing research, in recent years there have been huge advances in the scientific understanding of the root zone microbiome – in other words, the microbial life on and around the roots of a plant. But how does the root zone microbiome develop in stone wool, and what is really going on in this fascinating, invisible world?
Grodan and Philips Horticulture LED Solutions are further exploring opportunities for growers to reduce energy costs through an efficient approach to LED lighting and effective root zone management, combined with climate control and active dehumidification. Having full control of all aspects of the cultivation strategy offers unique opportunities for producing a high-quality, year-round tomato crop with reduced energy input and lower costs.
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