Horticulture Applications

Control algae and increase the aesthetic appearance of the golf course pond.

By LG Sonic based in Zoetermeer, NETHERLANDS.

`A technique of growing plants in nutrient solution”. Hydroponics literally means water-working or water-activation. It is a cultivation technique for growing plants in highly oxygenated, nutrient enriched water, rather than soil. The nutrient solution and its management are the cornerstone for a successful hydroponics system. The function of a hydroponics nutrient solution is to supply the plant roots with water, oxygen and essential mineral elements in soluble form. In soil, biological decomposition breaks down organic matter into basic nutrients that plants feed on. Water dissolves these nutrients which allows uptake by the roots. For a plant to receive a well balanced diet, everything in the soil must be in perfect balance.

By Myron L Company based in Carlsbad, CALIFORNIA (USA).

Pieralisi technology is widely applied in plants that produce energy from Manure (biogas) and alternative energy production from biomass, and, in this industry.

By Pieralisi Group based in Jesi, ITALY.

Accuracy and ease of use make SM300 Soil Moisture Sensors well suited to irrigation applications. Readings can be used to optimise irrigation scheduling, or the SM300 can be installed as part of an automatic irrigation system. The sensor`s compact size allows it to be installed in plant pots or grow bags.

By Delta-T Devices Ltd. based in Cambridge, UNITED KINGDOM.

Sloped Green Roofs Utilize GEOWEB 3D Confinement Technology. Presto has partnered with the leader in the vegetated roof industry American Hydrotech, Inc. for all vegetated roof projects in the United States. They provide a complete solution for all roof types — utilizing the Presto GEOWEB 3D Confinement technology for their product known as GardNet in their Garden Roof Assembly for sloped roof applications.

By Presto Geosystems based in Appleton, WISCONSIN (USA).

By Lumex Instruments Group based in Mission, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA).

Hidden hunger is caused by a lack of micronutrients - vitamins and minerals (such as vitamin A, Zinc and Iron) which are essential to good health. Micronutrient malnourishment can cause stunting and blindness in children and can lower IQ as well as increasing risks for mothers and infants during childbirth and lowering resistance to disease in both children and adults. The Energy dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) analyser X-Supreme8000 can screen whole grain rice samples for concentration of iron and zinc. EDXRF is faster and more cost efficient with the low cost of around 2 cents per sample compared to around $20 with current analytical methods

By Oxford Instruments plc based in Abingdon, UNITED KINGDOM.

This institute is presently the largest CNRS centre devoted to integrative plant biology. IBMP focus on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of plant growth, differentiation, development and defense reactions against pathogens and environmental stresses. The research programs use functional genomics, genetics, molecular and cell biology and molecular enzymology.

By Bertin Technologies based in Montigny - Le - Bretonneux, FRANCE.

Introduction

The technical directives and regulatory requirements specify the total content and relative contents of fructose, glucose and saccharose in juices, nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages (incl. wines and winemaking materials), fruit and vegetable products, honey, and bioactive food additives. 

By Lumex Instruments Group based in Mission, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA).

The breeding, cultivation and processing of seeds to obtain vegetable oil is a major global industry. The amount of oil in seeds and water in seeds are critical parameters which need to be understood at all stages of the industry from plant breeding through commercial agriculture to milling and processing. Oils derived in this manner are used in foodstuffs, the manufacture of biofuels and as a chemical feedstock for many products. Our Benchtop NMR Analyser - MQC instrument provides an extremely fast, simple-to-operate answer to the question “how much oil and water is present in my seeds?`

By Oxford Instruments plc based in Abingdon, UNITED KINGDOM.

The principle fertilisers used to boost soil productivity are phosphate based. Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP) and Diammonium phosphate (DAP) are used for their ability to deliver Nitrogen and Phosphorus (both macronutrients) to soil as solid fertilisers. Phosphate rock is the raw material for production and is extracted from large deposits across Florida, the Southern Mediterranean into the Middle East (namely Morocco and Saudi Arabia) and on into Russia and China. To this rock, sulfuric acid is added producing phosphoric acid. This acid is then reacted with ammonia and elemental sulfur producing a sulfur enhanced fertiliser. During this process, the dust produced can potentially reach explosive levels.

By Oxford Instruments plc based in Abingdon, UNITED KINGDOM.

Cost-effective long term continuous measurement of CO2. Commercial greenhouse control systems measure and control temperature and CO2 concentration for optimum growth. Edinburgh Sensors’ low range CO2 Guardian NG is designed for long term continuous measurement of CO2 and is a cost effective solution for CO2 measurement in commercial greenhouse control systems. The Gascard NG CO2 is also widely used to detect CO2 in Pig and Poultry processing applications where high concentrations of CO2 are used.

By Edinburgh Instruments Ltd based in Livingston, UNITED KINGDOM.

Controlled Environment Horticulture is a vast topic, and has been utilised in varying forms for centuries. Excavations of the city of Pompeii showed remains of early greenhouses dating back to AD79; and the modern greenhouses are thought to originate in the thirteenth century in Italy. Most people recognise the use of greenhouses for growing flowers and vegetables, whether in their own garden, at garden centres or on a commercial basis. Indeed most people will be conversant with irrigation systems that are used to supply water to such greenhouses and the use of heaters to control the temperature and thereby extend the growing season. However, modern systems have been developed for Controlled Environment Horticulture that are designed to further optimise the growing conditions; with sophisticated computer controlled sensors, combined with advanced software models, that can control not only the temperature, light level and water, but also the level of nutrients, humidity, pH and CO2

By Edinburgh Instruments Ltd based in Livingston, UNITED KINGDOM.

Using nut shells from selected nuts (walnuts, pecans, hazel nuts, macadamia nuts, and coconuts) to generate electricity while eliminating the need to pay for disposal.

By All Power Labs based in Berkeley, CALIFORNIA (USA).

Hydraulic Erosion Control Products (HECPs) are engineered mulch applied to slopes to reduce soil erosion while assisting in the establishment and growth of vegetation. An alternative to temporary Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs), hydraulically applied products can be installed up to three times faster using one-third the manpower. North American Green`s HECPs are applied in a one-step application with seed and fertilizer, with the potential for quicker installation and project cost savings compared to products requiring a two-step application. With our selection of HydraMax Systems HECPs, we can help you comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) effluent guidelines.

By North American Green based in Poseyville, INDIANA (USA).

By Albin Pump SAS based in Goteborg, SWEDEN.

Floating and rooted vegetation and a muddy bottom can be effectively cleaned by using the rake. Loading can be done e.g. either on to barges or on to a nearby shore.

By Watermaster - Aquamec Ltd. based in Säkylä, FINLAND.

The determination of caffeine and theobromine content in tea, coffee, cocoa, foodstuffs and in herbal products ensures safety and quality control of the products and identification of adulterants. 

By Lumex Instruments Group based in Mission, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA).

In the current fruit and vegetable market, transporting and warehousing produce for long periods of time is a common practice. Ensuring that the environment in which they are stored is optimal during these periods is critical if damage and spoilage leading to loss of produce is to be avoided.

By Bioconservacion SA based in Barcelona, SPAIN.

The use of biofuels as a substitute for mineral petroleum-based fuels is now an important part of the world economy. This substitution process both minimises the use of irreplaceable mineral petroleum reserves and reduces the addition of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Jatropha Curcas seeds are a high oil content seed and are of particular interest since the plants grow on almost any terrain and do not compete for agricultural land required for food crops. The maximisation of oil content is the driving force behind oil seed breeding programmes and the measurement of oil in Jatropha seeds is important in both trading and processing. In both of these cases, a simple and reliable means of measuring the oil content of the seeds is required.

By Oxford Instruments plc based in Abingdon, UNITED KINGDOM.