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Tomato cultivation under modern greenhouses

6 October 2019

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...

Ultrasonic algae control technology in...

4 October 2019

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The algae development in hydroponic system for example is a major problem for the growers. It can affect the irrigation network and equipment (filter, pump, pipes) also the plant growth. Moreover, the fungus and bacteria expand in the algae...

Introduction: potential use of biochar in...

3 October 2019

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Biochar application to agricultural soils has proved to substantially modify the relationship between plant-soil and lead mostly to a quantitative increase in agricultural production through physical, chemical and biological mechanisms. More...

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...

Hydroponic salad post-harvest introduction

25 September 2019

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Everybody knows that quality leafy greens is the result of many factors as the variety selection, the cultivation technique, the climate control, the technology and the management in the farm. However, not many people know that to keep the...

choose best fabric building for composting applications

How to build the perfect fabric building for...

25 September 2019

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Composting is a process of biological transformation of various organic materials. What is more, it is an oxidative process that includes a thermophilic phase. The greenhouse and the smart shelter offered a lot of volume to do composting...

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...

10 essential information to know before...

11 September 2019

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It is important to collect the right information before asking a quote from a greenhouse manufacturer. Indeed, the engineering office of the company will need some specific detail to select the right design based on

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...