crop quality Articles
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The future of lighting by focusing on DLI and PSS value
To what extent can a grower produce efficiently more? By measuring several aspects on a daily basis and making adjustments when necessary. The knowledge among both growers and researchers is growing, and with it, the certainty and the quality of the harvest are increasing. Think of recent developments such as lighting according to the DLI (Daily Light Integral) concept instead of the classic ...
By Oreon
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Can LEDs Affect the Taste and Smell of Vegetables?
There is a widespread misconception that the taste of vegetables is solely based on genetics of the plant species and cannot be enhanced by cultivation techniques or environmental conditions. That would be true in a scenario where other cultivation parameters were universally normalised. However, this is rarely the case when it comes to indoor vegetable production facilities. The cultivation ...
By Valoya Oy
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Canola–Wheat intercrops for improved agronomic performance and integrated pest management
Intercropping can enhance yields and reduce pest infestations, but investigations of intercropping regimes using crop species common to the large-scale monoculture production systems of western Canada have not examined these diverse elements. Intercrops of canola (Brassica napus L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) were established at three sites in Alberta, Canada in 2005 and 2006 to determine ...
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Changes in genetic diversity of U.S. flue-cured tobacco germplasm over seven decades of cultivar development
Plant breeding methodologies have been applied to flue-cured tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) for approximately seven decades. As has been observed in several other crops, stringent quality requirements have resulted in use of conservative breeding strategies in the development of new cultivars. The impact of breeding practices on genetic diversity within U.S. flue-cured tobacco germplasm has not ...
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Enhancing Agricultural Practices with Ozone for Farm Water Systems
Farmers constantly pursue innovative technologies to improve crop quality and yield in today’s ever-evolving agricultural landscape. Ozone systems have emerged as a game-changing solution in agriculture, offering myriad benefits. The ozone process not only purifies water and improves yield but also prevents mineral deposits from forming in pipes, leaving no chemical residue. This ...
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An overview of preharvest factors influencing postharvest quality of horticultural products
Postharvest product quality develops during growing of the product and is maintained, not improved by postharvest technologies. Available genetic material allows discrimination of external and internal quality attributes that must satisfy consumer requirements and indulgences. Farmers face challenges in utilising technologies for producing high quality crops; meaningful manipulation of light, ...
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Utilization of artificial recharged effluent for irrigation: pollutants' removal and risk assessment
The reclaimed water from soil aquifer treatment (SAT) column was reused for irrigation as the source water, pollutants' removal and health risk assessment was analyzed via the comparison with secondary and tertiary effluents. The effect of the SAT pre-treatment on the qualities and growth of different crops (Lachca sativa – lettuce, Brasica rapa var chinensis – pak choi, Cucumis sativus – ...
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Spacers: how they have evolved and their role in efficient drainage systems for hydroponic agriculture (soil level and elevated gutter systems)
Since their appearance, the Spacers have marked a turning point in the efficiency of hydroponic cultivation drainage systems. There are significant advantages to their use and, at the end of the cycle, they have a positive impact on crop quality and yield. The main advantages of Spacers include good root aeration, separation of roots from drainage water (drain spacer) and improved leachate ...
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A silviculture application of the glyphosate‐based herbicide Visionmax to wetlands has limited direct effects on amphibian larvae
Herbicides are commonly used in agriculture and silviculture to reduce interspecific competition among plants and thereby enhance crop growth, quality, and volume. Internationally, glyphosate‐based herbicides are the most widely used herbicides in both of these sectors. Laboratory and mesocosm studies have demonstrated that some formulations are toxic to amphibian larvae below concentrations ...
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Irrigation and Nutrition
Mike, our Agronomist, was recently asked a few questions about irrigation and nutrition for a magazine. What quality parameters can be influenced (fruit size, flavour, firmness, shelf life, etc.)? All crop quality parameters can be enhanced through correct use of nutrition. Having the ideal strength and balance of nutrients at all stages of the crop cycle will help to ensure the best product ...
By Hortifeeds
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Integrating Soil Sensors for Enhanced Productivity
Modern agriculture heavily relies on technology to increase productivity and ensure sustainability. One of the most promising technological advancements in recent years is the integration of soil sensors in farming practices. Soil sensors are devices that measure various soil properties such as moisture, nutrients, temperature, and pH levels. By providing real-time data, soil sensors can help ...
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Potential water savings associated with agricultural water efficiency improvements: a case study of California, USA
This study analyzes the potential for water savings from irrigation efficiency improvements in California, USA. We model water savings associated with three efficiency scenarios in wet, average and dry water years. The ‘efficient irrigation technology’ scenario shifts a fraction of the crops from flood irrigation to sprinkler and drip systems; the ‘improved irrigation scheduling’ scenario uses ...
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Glasshouse hygiene - the importance of staying clean
The nature of ornamental crops will mean plants are often in production for a long time, which can result in pest and disease carry over; so, it’s crucial that growers employ a rigorous hygiene and disinfection routine between crops. Start clean Starting the season with remnants of inoculum in the glasshouse, means growers are already on the backfoot, as the growing environment will always ...
By Certis UK
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Automatic irrigation control system: easy management, efficient irrigation
Background: With the continuous development and application of science and technology, more and more fields begin to adopt automation technology to improve production efficiency and reduce costs. In the agricultural sector, automatic irrigation control systems have become a must-have device that can help farmers easily manage their fields, achieve efficient irrigation, and improve crop yield and ...
By JXCT
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Yield, quality, and fruit distribution in bollgard/roundup ready and bollgard ii/roundup ready flex cottons
New transgenic cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) technologies Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex (BGII/RRF) provide additional mechanisms for the cotton crop to retain early initiated fruiting structures positioned in the lower canopy. It may be possible, therefore, for early fruit retention to become too high with these new technologies resulting in early cutout and reduced yield. The objective of this ...
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Spacers: How they have evolved and their role in efficient Drainage Systems for Hydroponic Agriculture (soil level and elevated gutter systems)
In 2014, Hydroponic Systems launched its first patented Spacer onto the market. Its main advantages include excellent aeration and elimination of the moisture accumulated between the substrates and the surfaces they rest on. Due to that, the Spacer quickly found expert grower’s approval. They appreciated that, when used, the Spacer avoided a number of issues and diseases across the ...
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Vermicomposting of mustard residue and effect of its application on soil and plant nutrients status
Vermicomposting of mustard (Brassica juncea) residue with pretreatments of submergence in water, nutrients (urea and low grade rock phosphate) supplementation, microbial (Bacillus sp., Trichoderma viride and Cellulomonas fimi) inoculation and their combined use with fresh cow dung/slurry improved the quality of vermicomposts with respect to C/N ratio, yield, humus fractions and nutrients content. ...
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The current situation and development direction of organic fertilizer equipment
Compared with chemical fertilizers, bio-organic fertilizers are high-tech products. People will have a cognitive process for the use of new products. The growth cycle of crops is long, and the change of farmers' ideas is slow. It needs a gradual process, but these obstacles are all It will be eliminated with the prominent use of the product. Therefore, the market and competition are only a matter ...
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Water Column Investigation at Kauai Sea Farm - Case Study
Project Details PRODUCT(S): miniDOT® Logger APPLICATION: Aquaculture, Salt Water PARAMETER: Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature LOCATION: Kauai, Hawaii ORGANIZATION: Kauai Sea Farm RECOGNITION: Dave Anderson, Production Manager Case Study Description Raising Clams and Oysters Nestled in the caldera of a dormant volcano in Kauai, Hawaii, Kauai Sea Farm uses this natural feature for ...
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High efficiency and high quality controlled release fertilizer has a broad market space
1. High quality controlled release fertilizer is a special fertilizer for vegetables and fruits. Vegetables, fruits and other products are high-value agricultural products, in the international market price competitiveness is strong, so vegetables, fruit crops in the special fertilizer demand is larger. 2. Industrial organic fertilizer. Long term partial application of chemical fertilizer can ...
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