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Vineland develops new plant varieties with improved disease resistance, stress tolerance, quality and sensory attributes.

Tomato growers adopt ToBRFV resistant seed technology

NRGene has begun commercial sales of tomato seeds carrying its high-resistance trait to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), developed in partnership with Philoseeds. The launch follows pilot plots and small-scale trials during the 2024-2025... more »

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Growers rethink substrate strategies

Ornamental growers are continually looking for ways to lower costs. One input cost that growers regularly look to reduce is for growing substrates.  “Price, in most cases, is the primary reason growers look for alternative... more »

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Greenhouse climate solutions for a changing industry

Today’s greenhouse growers are facing rising energy costs, unpredictable weather and persistent labor challenges. To stay efficient and productive, many are turning to advanced heating, cooling and ventilation systems.  After all, these innovative climate- control... more »

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Plants with a proven purpose in the landscape

From noisy neighbors to soggy spots in the garden, the right plants can solve a myriad of problems for your customers. Establish yourself as the expert in your area by offering them solutions that not... more »

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Rancho Tissue expands yucca offerings for growers

Rancho Tissue Technologies has expanded its tissue-cultured yucca lineup to 10 varieties, adding selections for growers and landscapers focused on drought-tolerant crops. The additions include Yucca rostrata... more »

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BioWorks highlights microbial tools

BioWorks is sharing new resources for greenhouse and nursery growers focused on microbial solutions for plant health and pest management. The company recently released a webinar titled: Biofungicides – What Else Can Microbials Do For... more »

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Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Lessons that stick from classroom to garden

“Hey! You know about plants and flowers, right?” If you’ve ever worked in horticulture, you’ve probably heard that more than a few times — usually followed by a flood of questions. I’ve answered plenty, from... more »

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Technically Speaking: Managing light during cutting propagation

A variety of ornamental crops are propagated by unrooted cuttings (URCs). This propagation technique helps ensure genetic uniformity so desired traits are passed from one generation to the next. It usually takes two or three... more »

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Source.ag launches AI for plant metrics, greater crop health

Source.ag has introduced Plant Balance Metrics, a new feature in its Source Workspace platform designed to give greenhouse growers greater insight into crop health. The tool provides two measurements – Plant Balance Factor (PBF) and... more »

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Dr. Bugs: What are sublethal effects?

Answer: The topic of sublethal effects is complex, so I will provide an overview. Insecticides are used to manage or maintain insect pest populations below plant-damaging levels. Insecticides can have direct toxic effects, which may... more »