Plant Health
Biotalys refocuses biocontrol strategy to cut costs
Biotalys announced plans to refocus its business to concentrate resources on its highest-priority programs and streamline operations, a move expected to reduce total cash burn by about $23.5 million through the end of 2028. The... more »
Signify LED greenhouse lighting alters transpiration and tip burn
Greenhouse growers transitioning from high-pressure sodium lighting to LED systems may need to adjust climate and heating strategies to prevent tip burn, according to trial results from Lepaa, Finland. Research conducted by Signify, Häme University... more »
The efficacy of potassium silicate in alleviating boron toxicity in Lilium longiflorum
There are many known abiotic causes of stress in plant production such as metal toxicity, drought and soil pH/EC (Zhang et al.,2017). Boron is an essential micronutrient; however, excessive boron can cause toxicity in plants... more »
Bioinsecticide built for real-world greenhouse programs
In a recent interview with Carlos Bográn, director of technical services for BioWorks, I learned the important details of what sets PRINCIPLE WP apart from other bioinsecticides on the market, and why BioWorks saw an... more »
Managing cool-season diseases in ornamental greenhouse production
Winter greenhouse conditions are marked by lower light levels, cooler temperatures and higher humidity, creating an environment where many pathogens thrive. While many crops, such as geraniums and pansies, prefer cooler temperatures, cool-season conditions also... more »
Biotalys partners with 21st.BIO to scale biocontrol
Biotalys has entered a strategic partnership with 21st.BIO to accelerate production of its protein-based agricultural biocontrol products, the companies announced Jan. 23. The collaboration will use 21st.BIO’s precision fermentation platform to support commercial-scale manufacturing of... more »
EPA registers Syngenta Vykenda for ornamental growers
Syngenta has received federal registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Vykenda insecticide-miticide for use in ornamental production, the company announced Dec. 19, 2025. Vykenda introduces a new class of chemistry for the ornamental... more »
EPA approves Biotalys biofungicide for US growers
Biotalys has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for EVOCA, its first biofungicide, marking the company’s initial U.S. regulatory clearance for a protein-based fungicide. EVOCA targets botrytis, commonly known as gray mold, and powdery mildew... more »
Bgreen releases organic pruning tool care spray
Bgreen, a California-based company producing sustainable agriculture products, has introduced RETAIN, an organic fluid designed to clean and maintain pruning tools. The product is available through Amazon and Walmart.com. According to the company, pruning tools... more »
Mealybug management: Have we reached an impasse?
Answer: A waxy coating, quick reproduction and overlapping generations can make control tough. Mealybugs are one of the most challenging insect pests to manage in greenhouse production systems. The female mealybug life cycle consists of... more »
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