seedling potting Articles
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Effect of the salinity stress and arbuscular mycorhizal fungi (AMF) on the growth and nutrition of the Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
In order to evaluate the effect of the Arbuscular mycorhizal fungi (AMF) on Calendula officinalis, an experimental has been carried out in term of salinity stress in totally randomized Factorials in shahrood. The samples were cultivated in tested sandy loam soil. This experiment were conducted in hub seedling (pot) method with four salinity treatment in 1.5-3.5-5.5-7.5 (dSm-1) concentration, two ...
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Anthocyanin production by over-expression of grape transcription factor gene VlmybA2 in transgenic tobacco and Arabidopsis
An myb-related transcription factor gene of the anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway, VlmybA2, from the Kyoho grape (Vitis labruscana) was introduced into tobacco and Arabidopsis under the control of the cauliflower mosaic virus 35S promoter. The 35S:VlmybA2-induced anthocyanin production was prominent in transformed tobacco calli, and the regenerated tobacco plants were completely purple. Except for ...
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Egg Tray Manufacturing Machine Discussions
While you will find lots of modern plastic egg trays, the need for egg trays made out of paper pulp is increasing as populations be a little more alert to the impact of non-biodegradable food packaging materials in the environment. While plastic egg trays have the main benefit of better water resistance, they may take control of a hundred years to decompose. So, starting an egg tray manufacturing ...
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Side-band injection of acidified cattle slurry as starter P-fertilization for maize seedlings
Abstract Accumulation of phosphorus (P) in agricultural soils has caused increasing environmental concerns. Maize cropped for fodder implies return of animal manures rich in nutrients. In addition, starter fertilization with mineral P is used in cold conditions for maize cropping. It was hypothesized that the use of the additional mineral P could be excluded by increased availability of the P ...
By Biocover A/S
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Potential utilisation of pulp and paper mill biosolids in composting and plant production: a case study at St. Marys Papers Ltd. (Canada)
The use of St Marys Paper biosolids as a soil additive or growth cover was investigated. Biosolids were mixed with a commercial potting media in five vol/vol ratios and employed in a greenhouse study. The biosolids were found to improve Pinus banksiana seedling growth, a 50% biosolids:50% ProMix mixture yielding the tallest plants and highest dry mass. To further biologically stabilise the ...
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How to plant tomatoes: 7 Common mistakes when Growing Tomatoes in Pots
The lure of growing your own organic, sun-ripened tomatoes is what gets many of us into veggie gardening - even when our only growing space is a pot. Here are some simple tips to ensure that you avoid the common mistakes and enjoy a good crop of tasty tomatoes, even if you are restricted to growing a plant in a pot. 1. START BY GETTING THE BASICS RIGHT. Tomatoes are large, vigorous plants that ...
By Flower Power
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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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Combined effects of bisphenol A and cadmium on growth and nitrate assimilation of soybean seedling roots
Bisphenol A (BPA) and cadmium (Cd) pollution exist simultaneously in many regions. However, little information is available regarding the combined effects of BPA and Cd pollution on plants. Plant roots are in direct contact with the soil, which is an important compartment of BPA and Cd. Here, the effects of combined BPA and Cd pollution on soybean seedling roots were evaluated in pot ...
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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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Due to the need for higher temperature, it is necessary to sprinkle some warm water on the leaves regularly. Plants placed in a dry environment can put a layer of wet small gravel in the flower pot to promote the growth of plants. Seedlings are planted from March to April in spring, or preferably from September to October in winter. Sowing before the frost season. In winter, please manage ...
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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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