HortFACT - Plant Health of Greenhouse Capsicums
Plant health problems affecting capsicum crops can be divided into two groups: 1) pests and diseases that are caused by living organisms, and 2) disorders brought about by chemical or physical causes. Pests include insects and mites. Diseases are ... [... more]
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Flower Crop Turns Glasshouse Into Tropical Paradise
Stepping into Alain Billon's greenhouse at Pahoia near Tauranga is to enter an exquisite tropical world of anthuriums. TAURANGA 08/09/2003 - Stepping into Alain Billon's greenhouse at Pahoia near Tauranga is to enter an exquisite tropical world ... [... more]
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What and Where to Sample
Production of greenhouse carnations, both for export and local supply, is an important component of the floriculture industry in New Zealand, although export volumes have steadily declined over the last 6 years. Techniques and management vary, ... [... more]
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Engineered Pine Trees Kept From Outdoor Planting Trials
Genetically engineered pine trees at Forest Research in Rotorua will remain in greenhouses until government officials have analysed the Royal Commission recommendations released this week. ROTORUA 6/8/2001 - Genetically engineered pine trees at ... [... more]
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Part 1 - Terminology in Relation to Humidity
In greenhouse climate control, nothing is so complicated as control of humidity. This series of articles discusses the various aspects of greenhouse air humidity and its relation with transpiration, plant growth and disease development. In ... [... more]
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HortNews - Police Investigating Poisoning Of Cucumber Crop
An entire crop of cucumbers has been poisoned at one of New Zealand's largest greenhouse growers in what the horticulture industry fears is an unprecedented act of industrial sabotage. Auckland 9/5/2002 - An entire crop of cucumbers has been ... [... more]
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Table of Contents:
CO2 enrichment in a greenhouse increases growth and production considerably and may improve product quality as well. However, CO2 enrichment is not a cheap practice. In a series of articles the benefits, methods and some costs aspects of CO2 ... [... more]
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Location and Soils
Because of the strong emphasis on quality on both the export and domestic markets, commercial production of spray and Sim (standard) carnations should be considered only as a greenhouse crop. Before being planted into the greenhouse, the crop ... [... more]
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Featured product: Solahart Hot Water Heating
It's always great to help the environment, and at the same time cut your power and water bills. Solar energy is fast becoming a great alternative for heating water. It significantly cuts down on energy usage and reduces your homes greenhouse gas ... [... more]
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