plant propagation Articles
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Technical efficiency of organic tea smallholding sector in Sri Lanka: a stochastic frontier analysis
Organic tea is emerging as a major farming activity in Sri Lanka. In this paper, using a stochastic frontier analysis, we analyse the technical efficiency of organic tea smallholdings in the mid country wet zone of Sri Lanka. The Cobb-Douglas functional specifications are found to be an adequate representation of the cross-sectional data obtained in 2002. Our results indicate that there is great ...
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Growing substrates for aromatic plant species in green roofs and water runoff quality: pilot experiments in a Mediterranean climate
Green roof technology has evolved in recent years as a potential solution to promote vegetation in urban areas. Green roof studies for Mediterranean climates, where extended drought periods in summer contrast with cold and rainy periods in winter, are still scarce. The present research study assesses the use of substrates with different compositions for the growth of six aromatic plant ...
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Molter BV expands nursery with foil greenhouse of over 1,400 m2
Perennial plant grower Molter BV in Noordwijkerhout (NL) is making good progress. The new strategy and a new Rovero film greenhouse offer more space for activities at the beginning of the chain: breeding, tissue culture and the propagation of plants from seed, cuttings and tissue culture. "We are scaling down the actual cultivation of plants, but in terms of added value we are growing nicely," ...
By Rovero
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The Roll-Air greenhouse offers the protected outdoor climate we were looking for.
Plant Select (B) boosts growth ambitions with new 2 ha film greenhouse Plant Select from Rijkevorsel, Belgium, supplies in-vitro planting material and licensing programmes worldwide and is a major European ornamental plant cultivation company. Based on innovation, specialisation and sustainable cultivation, it has a leading international position in various crops, of which Fargesia, ...
By Rovero
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Italy - 2004 & 2005 CROPS - Melons - Case Study
PREAMBLE: Melons are members of the cucurbit family, which includes pumpkins, zucchini, cucumbers and squash, all of which have similar growth requirements. Melon quality is directly related to the sugar content of the fruit. High sugar content is achieved by avoiding all stress during the growing season. Stress comes from foliar diseases, insect pests, weeds, poor nutrition, and excesses or ...
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International Projects - Case Study
Since its establishment, the Company has executed and completed a wide array of projects in diverse climatic zones all over the world, under varying economic and socioeconomic conditions. Soli has gained extensive experience in setting up turnkey greenhouse projects (for more details, please refer to Greenhouses on our Products page.) Soli specializes in the planning and execution of integrated ...
By Soli Ltd.
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5 tips on how to light your hemp crop for maximum yields, quality and potency
Lighting for commercial hemp production – 5 tips on how to light your hemp crop for maximum yields, quality and potency. We know that light is essential for plant growth, and for a plant such as hemp, which is adapted to high light levels, and where yields and quality are heavily influenced by light intensity – having supplemental or a high-quality sole source lighting systems is ...
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Ontario Horticulture Research Priority Report 2016
Sector Consultation The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association partnered with Vineland to host a research strategy workshop in November 2014 with the goal of defining the top five research priorities for each crop group. Grower organizations were invited to nominate two representatives to participate on their behalf and a number of researchers from relevant fields were invited to ...
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