Plant health

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From lab to leaf: Measuring biocontrol quality

Editor's note: Below is the condensed article as printed in the July 2025 edition of Greenhouse Product News magazine. Please find the full version af... more »

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Maintaining plant and soil health from root to retail

Innovations have almost become synonymous with technological advancements, but intrinsic advancements in the growing media market have developed new w... more »

Azo Root EarthMAX combo boosts poinsettia rooting

A recent study led by Virginia Tech researcher Xunzhong Zhang has found that combining Azo Root and EarthMAX Organic significantly improves poinsettia... more »

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Spring forward, pest-free

Spring typically marks the busiest and most challenging season for ornamental growers. Many operations have a large variety of plants in production, w... more »

Dr. Bugs: Life cycles of insect and mite pests

Answer: It’s important to understand the biology and ecology of insect and mite pests so you can manage populations below plant damaging levels. ... more »

Poinsettia protection

Poinsettia production faces significant challenges, from the intense summer heat to the cool or freezing conditions of winter. These extremes make it ... more »