transplanting Articles
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Tree Spade: Great Contributor in Transplanting Trees
Trees release oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, clean air, cool cities, shade homes, reduce the cost of energy and increase beauty and value of property. So, a world-wise green movement is growing. Nurserymen’s job The human being has been more concerned and more conscious about his own existence and is trying to increase tree population everywhere. Simultaneously the business of nurseries ...
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Plant regeneration from zygotic embryo-derived embryogenic cell suspension cultures of Ranunculus kazusensis
Culture conditions for high frequency plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis from cell suspension cultures of Ranunculus kazusensis are described. Zygotic embryos formed white nodular structures and pale-yellow calluses at a frequency of 84.9% when cultured on half-strength Schenk and Hildebrandt (SH) medium supplemented with 0.1 mg l−1 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). However, ...
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CG Coir pots – An environmentally friendly alternative to plastic pots
From cell phones and computers to water bottles and bags, plastic has moulded society in many ways that make life both easier and safer. However, this ease of living has come at a huge environmental cost. Since mass production of plastic began in the 1940’s it has grown to become an essential item in the society. More than 280 million tons of plastic were manufactured in 2012. In fact, ...
By CoirGreen
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Guest Post: Using Plant Science Tools to Monitor and Restore a Native Hawaiian Forest
Native Forest Restoration and Monitoring Project Report #4 November 3rd, 2016 by Mihaela Ryer and Michael Ryer October is known as Ikua in the Hawaiian calendar. It's the month when, according to the Hawaiian folklore, dark storms arise, sea roars, thunder roars, birds roar. We haven’t heard any roaring birds, but certainly had our share of dark storms, thunder and roaring seas. October ...
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What are bioplastics and where are they used?
Bioplastics are biodegradable plastics. They will typically break down completely in three to six months whereas regular plastics can take up to 1000 years to break down to the same extent. Biodegradable plastics could play a key role in helping to solve the problem of plastic wasted. Here, plastic manufacturing specialist Ansini provide a quick guide to what you need to know. Understanding the ...
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Our Spacer: a versatile solution for hydroponic crops
In vegetable crops in particular, there are a number of tried and tested advantages to using our Spacers in hydroponic farming. They include providing a means of lifting the substrate away from the drainage stream whilst providing excellent aeration and avoiding a build-up of humidity below the substrate. These advantages have led to Spacers also being used with other applications and in other ...
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Our Spacer: A Versatile Solution for Hydroponic Crops
In vegetable crops in particular, there are a number of tried and tested advantages to using our Spacers in hydroponic farming. They include providing a means of lifting the substrate away from the drainage stream whilst providing excellent aeration and avoiding a build-up of humidity below the substrate. These advantages have led to Spacers also being used with other applications and in ...
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