by Damian van Dijk | Sep 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the production of ornamental plants, such as potted roses and Kalanchoe, it used to be quite common to utilize chemical growth regulators such as Bonzi, to reduce internodal stretch. These chemicals have come under increasing scrutiny in a number of markets. One of...
by Damian van Dijk | Feb 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Strawberry growers across Europe are sharing their practical experience with UVc to protect their plants against powderymildew, Botrytis, Erwinia, etc. In fact, several sessions at FutureLab are dedicated to the variety of systems that are now in use: from handheld...
by Damian van Dijk | Dec 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
UV-C Exposure enhances crops and activates defenses Dr. Rohanie Maharaj of The University of Trinidad and Tobago on effects of UV-C: “In the context of the different postharvest handling treatments, the potential of UV-C exposure has enormous...
by Damian van Dijk | Apr 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Stricter pesticide regulations force growers to use alternative methods: With regulations for the use of pesticides becoming stricter by the day, greenhouse growers have fewer tools available to keep their crop healthy in a responsible way. Especially for...
by Damian van Dijk | Mar 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Project seeks biological disease control for organic strawberries Russ Wallace’s strawberries are full, ripe and darn good-looking. The trick is to keep them that way without conventional pesticides. Wallace, a fruit and vegetable specialist with Texas A&M...
