Category - AGRONOMY

Dehumidification importance in a high-tech...

26 December 2019

The control of the Relative Humidity (RH) in the air must be controlled in a high-tech greenhouse. Indeed, excess level of humidity can cause the development of mold and disease on plants especially cannabis...

Growing spirulina (Arthrospira genus) under...

10 November 2019

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The spirulina or Arthrospira platensis is a cyanobacteria with a spiral shape. The size is about one tenth of a millimeter, identifiable by its blue-green color. It has an high-content in protein (50-70 by dry weight).

Tomato cultivation under modern greenhouses

6 October 2019

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The tomato or Lycopersicum esculentum Mill belongs to the Solanaceae family. The plant is native from Latin America (tropical climate). It has special requirements: sensitive to cold, very vulnerable to frost and hot winds. The temperature is a...

Intensive blueberries production using poly...

26 September 2019

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The wild blueberry Vaccinium myrtillus grows on very small shrubs, about 50 cm high, in the light undergrowth with acidic soil. The plant is native to North America. The shrub can reach 2.50 m in height and gives fruits bigger than wild...

Mango trees cultivation under greenhouse...

23 September 2019

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The origin center of the mango is located in Southeast Asia. Today, the mango is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions The mango tree (Mangifera Indica L.) cultivation in the world is expanding. Mangifera indica have several varieties...

Horticulture: cannabis growing under greenhouse

Which greenhouses for cannabis cultivation ?

7 September 2019

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The Cannabis L. is a botanical genus of the Cannabaceae family that contains annual plants. The plant is native fromCentral Asia, however, it is currently cultivated in all regions of the globe, outdoors or indoors.

Animal feed revolution: black soldier fly...

2 September 2019

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The Black soldier flies (BSF), Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus), is a common fly of the Stratiomyidae family. The interesting point is that the larvae are very efficient to convert protein which can be used once converted and transformed...

Système de culture hydroponique pour salade et plantes aromatiques NFT

Hydroponic introduction : leafy greens...

30 August 2019

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The Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) is becoming more and more popular around the world to grow green leafy such as lettuce, herbs... The NFT principle is a constant flow of nutrient liquid solution

Vanilla production in a plastic greenhouse

29 August 2019

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Vanilla is the fruit of some orchids of Mesoamerican origin of which the best-known species is Vanilla planifolia. It is a tropical plant that forms lianas and requires special cultivation and preparation conditions (60% shading, temperature...