greenhouse irrigation water News
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Vegetables can absorb heavy metals from contaminated irrigation water
Certain vegetables take up heavy metals from contaminated water used for irrigation, a new study finds. The researchers grew vegetables in greenhouses similar to field conditions in Greece and found that concentrations of nickel and chromium increased in potatoes and onions, but not in carrots, when irrigated with water containing contaminant levels similar to those found in industrial ...
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Sensor-based Irrigation Systems Show Potential to Increase Greenhouse Profitability
Wireless sensor-based irrigation systems can offer significant benefits to greenhouse operators. Advances in sensor technology and increased understanding of plant physiology have made it possible for greenhouse growers to use water content sensors to accurately determine irrigation timing and application rates in soilless substrates. The wireless sensor systems provide more accurate measurements ...
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Irritec USA Inc Receives 2017 Fresno Award in Agriculture and Mining Category
For the second year running Irritec USA Inc. has been selected for the 2017 Fresno Award in the Agriculture & Mining category by Fresno Award Program. Leading company in manufacturing of irrigation systems, particularly drip irrigation systems for agricolture, greenhouses, landscape and fittings for plumbing and water systems, has award, the last March 16th, the prize that each year ...
By IRRITEC SpA
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Solar-powered irrigation during lockdown
Constructing a homemade solar-powered irrigation system The period of isolation caused by COVID-19 has led to many people undertaking “projects” at home. As Chair of Renewable World, I thought that it would be interesting to develop a small solar-powered irrigation system to water fruit and vegetables in my greenhouse and garden. I did not want to buy an “off the shelf” ...
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Working on more productive and sustainable horticulture in Morocco
Horticulture in Morocco has to become more sustainable and productive. Researchers of Wageningen University & Research have designed a demonstration greenhouse and are developing a research and education programme together with regional partners. In this project plant and economic researchers of Wageningen work together. "The tomato production in Agadir can easily be doubled. It is about ...
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