Category: Plant Health
Dr. Bugs: Resulting resistance
Insecticides are used to manage populations of insect pests including aphids, fungus gnats, leafminers, mealybugs, thrips and whiteflies in greenhouse production systems below plant-damaging levels.
Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Frost protection using irrigation
When I began working at Bailey Nurseries as an assistant foreman in plant health, I had a lot to learn despite a degree in horticulture and 10 plus years working in the industry.
What if plants could talk?
Gaining a knowledge of plant chemistry can lead to tangible benefits like improved crop yield, early detection of issues related to production and plant health and better-quality products.
Dr. Bugs: Stratiolaelaps scimitus
Dr. Bugs addresses using biological control agents against fungus gnat larvae and discusses predatory mites.
Mycorrhizal Applications introduces OMRI-listed biofungicide for professional use
Mycorrhizal Applications has introduced AmyloShield , a sustainable, high-potency biofungicide that provides consistent control.
Prevention, Preservation and Plant Health
For six decades, Young’s Plant Farm has built a reputation for producing healthy, beautiful plants for its customers; learn how BASF chemistries help them navigate continuous growth and innovation.In 1961, Gene Young founded Young’s Plant Farm in Auburn, Alabama, with the vision of innovating and adopting new technologies to ensure that future generations could always enjoy beautifully grown plants. Over the last six decades, the space has expanded to three farms in two states to accommodate customers’ different desires for ornamental plants, including annuals, perennials, potted plants and holiday crops.
Ornamental floriculture-Part 1
Growing ornamental floriculture crops, including potted flowering and foliage plants and cut flowers, takes skill and tools such as PGRs.
Technically Speaking: The importance of transpiration
As boring as transpiration may sound, understanding the process can provide fundamental insights into successful crop production.
Dr. Bugs: How does growing medium affect nematodes?
The September 2023 Dr. Bug’s column in GPN addresses this question: How Does Growing Medium Affect Nematodes (Steinernema feltiae)?