Learning Opportunity: Root Health Symposium Coming to Florida in May

Posted by Brian Sparks|March 1, 2024

Root health and growth have a huge effect on the yield, crop time and losses, and profitability of container-grown and hydroponic crops. The new Root Health Symposium which takes place May 6, 2024, at the University of Florida’s Straughn Center in Gainesville, FL, will showcase the latest advancements in root zone and controlled environment crop management, with presentations by University researchers from Florida, Arkansas, Georgia, and Purdue and technology demonstrations by industry.

Topics will include water treatment, control of soil pests and diseases, biocontrols, recirculating nutrient solutions, heavy metals, irrigation, automation, and growing transplants under LEDs. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about the latest developments in research and technology.

The symposium is designed for greenhouse growers of hydroponic vegetable, ornamental, and hemp crops, researchers, and industry professionals. Benefits of attendance include:

Learn from university and industry experts in the field
Network with peers
See technologies in action
Gain insights into the latest technologies and techniques for high-tech crop production

Technologies on display will include:

Substrate for containers and hydroponics
Hydroponic supplies
Nutrient testing
pH and electrical conductivity control
Water treatment products and technologies
Climate control
Biological controls

The symposium is co-hosted by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), and the Root Alliance.