Controlled Environment Agriculture

The Importance of Transpiration
Transpiration is the process of water movement from the roots to the shoots of plants. Just like photosynthesis and respiration, it is a requisite function for plant growth. In this article, the specific functions of... more »

How Does Growing Medium Affect Nematodes?
Question Can you please provide information on how the growing medium can affect Steinernema feltiae? Answer Steinernema feltiae is an entomopathogenic nematode used in greenhouse production systems to manage fungus gnat, Bradysia spp., larval populations... more »
Signify, Wageningen University & Research collaborate on demonstration center
Signify and Wageningen University & Research have extended its collaboration in the Innovation & Demonstration Center in Bleiswijk for the application of Philips GreenPower LED lighting in horticulture (IDC-LED). This partnership will allow research into... more »

Sollum Technologies launches research program SEARCH 1
Sollum Technologies has launched a research program named S.E.A.R.C.H 1, in which it will partner with research centers and universities across the U.S. The program named S.E.A.R.C.H. 1 is designed to enable researchers and institutions... more »
AMCO Produce selects Sollum Technologies Dynamic
For more than 40 years, AMCO Produce has been a leader in fresh produce production due to its high standards of operation at all levels, from cultivation to distribution. Striving to continually improve their business,... more »

Chat Room — August 2023
This month, we asked you, our readers, about controlled environment technology, greenhouse lighting systems and climate control options. Take our current Chat Room survey here. For an enhanced reading experience, view this article in our... more »

Duets: From rural farm to university
Today’s guest is Garrett Owen, Ph.D. Garrett joined the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at Ohio State University in January of 2023. Peter: Welcome to today’s discussion Garrett,... more »

Climate Control Systems enters exclusive North America partnership
Climate Control Systems a Canadian Company based in Leamington, Ontario, a provider of automation systems in the greenhouse industry, announced an exclusive partnership for North America with Climate Controls, a manufacturer of vent drives, rack... more »