The Daily Light Integral (DLI) is is the amount of PAR received each day as a function of light intensity (instantaneous light: μmol·m -2 ·s -1 ) and duration (day). It is expressed as moles of light (mol) per square meter (m -2 ) per day (d -1...
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An efficient combination of passive and active ventilation is one of the most important point of greenhouse design and operation management. The ventilation inside a greenhouse is not only the opening of the vents (roof / sides) but a complex...
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...
The Lam Dong province is a horticulture hot-spot location in the Southern mountainous plateau of Da Lat. It is an intensive cultivation area in Vietnam
The Cameron Highlands is a horticulture hot-spot location in the mountains. It is an intensive cultivation area located 3 hours from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
Algae growth in hydroponic systems is one of the most persistent problems for commercial greenhouse growers. Ultrasonic technology offers a chemical-free solution to control algae, reduce biofilm, and protect irrigation infrastructure in NFT...
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...
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...
What happens after harvest can erase weeks of careful growing work in 48 hours. For hydroponic greenhouse growers producing lettuce and leafy greens in North America, this guide covers the essential post-harvest decisions: cold chain...
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...
