Technically Speaking

Technically Speaking: Air, Leaf and Root-Zone Temperature

Temperature is the primary factor that influences the rate of cell division, which is the driving force for plant development. The rate ... more »

Water Vapor-Pressure Deficit

The amount of water in the air (water vapor) influences the rate of water loss by plants, growing substrates and other surfaces. Relative humidity (RH... more »

The Buzz of Secondary Metabolites

The diversity of crops grown in greenhouses and indoor vertical farms continues to expand. One broad segment that is increasing dramatically is the pr... more »

Erik Runkle Technically Speaking

Strategies to Shorten Crop Production Time

In the production of floriculture crops, a common goal is to produce high-quality and uniform crops in a short period of time. There are a number of f... more »

Light Spectrum for Different Applications

There are several terms used to describe the color, or spectral distribution of light, including light quality, spectral quality, light spectrum and p... more »

Increasing the Daily Light Integral

The daily light integral (DLI) refers to the cumulative amount of light received per day. More technically, the DLI is the number of moles (mol) of ph... more »

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GPN recognizes 40 industry professionals under the age of 40 who are helping to determine the future of the horticulture industry. These individuals are today’s movers and shakers who are already setting the pace for tomorrow.
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