Horti Generation

Category - AGRONOMY

wine grapes cultivation under greenhouses

A new revolution: growing grappes in...

The vast majority of grapevines are grown in open fields throughout the world. Nowadays, the consequences of global warming are increasingly felt. As a result, there is pressure on farmers around the world to protect grape varieties and keep...

saffron cultivation under greenhouses in North-America

Introduction to saffron cultivation

Saffron, Crocus sativus L., is a rare spice of great commercial value derived from the stigmas of the saffron flower. According to producers around the world it takes 75,000 flowers or 225,000 sorted stigmas to produce 0.5 kg of saffron. Hence...

Influence of CO2 concentration on the CO2 uptake

Plant physiology : photosynthesis, role of...

Photosynthesis is a bioenergetic process occurring in chlorophyll cells (located in chloroplasts) when photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) light is present. CO2 is an essential gas for the process of photosynthesis. This gas is present quite...

Intensive organic rapsberry cultivation under high-tunnel in North America

Raspberry cultivation in greenhouses: high...

Raspberry imports to North America have increased in recent years. Raspberry cultivation under protected environment can provide good yield in the fall if the duration of the growing season is long enough. Moreover, raspberries production under...

local production and alternative crops in 2020

Next-Generation of greenhouse growers in...

In general, three crops (vegetables / fruits) are the most represented in North America through the provinces and states. Indeed, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers are frequently found in Canadian and American greenhouses. [...] Lately, high...

Intensive hemp production under plastic greenhouse

Benefits of hemp cultivation under...

Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has been cultivated for many years in the world. The plant has been used to make ropes, sails and clothing. Indeed, hemp fibers, found on the outside of the hemp stalk, are the most resistant...