Technology
How Lighting Companies Are Responding to Grower Needs
March 8, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University find out the impact it has on daylength-sensitive plants.
Blockchain is a promising technology that can raise digitalization in horticulture to a higher level — if it is used properly.
Cost, uncertainty, and a fear of the unknown are just some of the reasons growers are reluctant to switch to LEDs. However, there may be a change in thinking on the horizon.
The international exhibition, scheduled for June 11-13, offers an open exchange of ideas for the global advancement of horticulture.
Dramm is partnering with Vifra, specialists in humidity management, to offer Vifra solutions to North American growers.
The Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium is designed to bring growers, researchers, suppliers, and other stakeholders together to create a hub for new technology development and implementation.
With help from a lighting supplier, University of Florida researchers are exploring how the photosynthetic spectrum relates to an often overlooked element of cultivation: water-use efficiency.
Signify recently introduced the concept for its new LED toplighting compact system, which allows growers to switch lighting systems using existing infrastructure.
Presented by Hoogendoorn, the webinar takes place on Feb. 14 and will address sensor quality and maintenance, control tips, and more.
The California-based company’s new water recirculation system has led to savings in water use, natural gas consumption, and more.
Dramm Corp. has developed a white paper that outlines control methods for biofilm, which is present in every greenhouse irrigation system and can harbor plant pathogens.
Define whether your investment is a need or a want, and figure out whether you can afford it using these practical tips.
Horticulture industry supplier grows product line that offers an alternative to forced-air heating of indoor plant zones.