Impact of antimicrobial-infused water on hydroponic vegetables in Brazil Research conducted in Brazil has explored the physiological effects and food safety implications of using antimicrobial-infused water in the hydroponic cultivation of baby leafy vegetables such as lettuce, rocket, and watercress. The study focused on the uptake and accumulation of antimicrobials, including ciprofloxacin (CIP), erythromycin…
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Read MoreTesting, Testing …1, 2, 3 Developing and maintaining regular water testing protocols gives growers information they need to grow healthy plants. Fig. 1. The nutrient solution in a recirculating, closed-loop hydroponic system is dynamic and changes throughout production. Testing nutrient solutions is the only way to know the concentrations of individual nutrients and their ratio with…
Read More“For controlling the effects of the rugose virus, peroxide has been proven to be very effective” According to HPNow, the rugose brown virus, also known as the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), is a disease that affects plants in the Solanaceae family (such as tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. It is an RNA virus that…
Read MoreA sustainable alternative to hydrogen peroxide production The agricultural industry is under immense pressure to find sustainable and efficient solutions in the face of escalating global warming. Traditional farming practices often contribute to environmental degradation, including greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and soil erosion. As a result, there is a growing demand for innovative technologies…
Read MoreLighting Approaches to Speed up the Generation Turnover Reading Time: 4 minutes The development of new plant varieties with advanced performance or an improved environmental adaptation is important to secure our food. To obtain new genetic recombinants or to introduce one or multiple target genes, plants need to be pollinated in a controlled way and…
Read More“We dissolve CO2 in water and apply it directly to the leaves” As greenhouse growers seek to optimize their operations, CO2 application remains a crucial yet challenging factor in increasing yields. Cstainable Inc. has developed an innovative approach to CO2 enrichment, enabling greenhouses worldwide to maximize plant growth, regardless of their ventilation systems. “Cstainable is…
Read More5 Things to check when comparing lighting designs for LED grow lights As a grower, you invest in supplemental LED grow lights because they power the yield and quality of your crops. In fact, the rule of thumb is that 1% light output equals 1% crop yield. So, it is vital that your LED lighting…
Read MoreUS: New growlight introduced for indoor and CEA growers California LightWorks has announced the launch of its latest product, the MegaDrive UnderCanopy light system. Designed for both indoor and greenhouse controlled environment agriculture (CEA), these fixtures provide high-intensity illumination for plants growing in shaded or lower canopies, ensuring optimal light penetration and support for healthy…
Read MoreThe ABC of PAR, PPF and PPFD There is a myriad of factors for growers to take onboard when building a greenhouse or grow area. Firstly, there’s plant lifecycles and grow light positioning. Then, there’s heat and light spectrum, not to mention space and market. Little wonder taking on such a challenge can feel rather…
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