While far-red lighting may help with the flow of sugars within the plant, research by Signify indicates mixed results overall and extra energy likely outweighing production increases.
Signify, Wageningen University & Research, and Nunhems recently conducted research that shows that the use of far-red light can produce an additional yield of almost one fifth in some tomato varieties.
Enza Zaden is now offering 18 selections under the High Resistance by Enza Zaden (HREZ) brand to help growers deal with tomato brown rugose fruit virus.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is developing a prediction model that calculates the effect of cultivation measures on crop quality attributes such as Brix content.
A partnership between Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Four Growers could lead to faster crop advancements, reduced food waste, and more satisfied growers and consumers.
Plant Agricultural Systems is an infrastructure service provider delivering both the physical and digital infrastructure necessary to support localized fresh produce demand in all regions of the world.
The Red Robin tomato trials, part of the SpaceX CRS-26 cargo mission, will be grown using Profile Products technologies to improve plant health and growth.
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus poses a constant threat to growers worldwide, significantly reducing yields, affecting the quality of fruit, and systematically infecting other plants.
Management of leaf mold begins with recognizing early symptoms, applying preventative fungicides, and removing all infected plant material from the greenhouse.
Intra-canopy lighting could be exactly what greenhouse vegetable growers need to maximize their crops’ potential and secure the future of their business.
