Presenting the Greenhouse Grower 2022 Technology of the Year Award Finalists
July 10, 2022 The Greenhouse Grower Medal of Excellence awards program at Cultivate’22 in Columbus, OH, will feature the Greenhouse Grower Technology of the Year Award. The award recognizes new technology that has the potential to have a lasting impact on greenhouse production. Products under consideration can come from several categories, including greenhouse structures/coverings, lighting systems and components, automation/transplanting, irrigation, environmental controls, software, heating/cooling, soil mixers/pot fillers, and conveyors/benches.
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Here are the four finalists for the 2022 award, as determined by a panel representing leaders in the greenhouse industry (check out the slideshow above for a closer look). Greenhouse Grower will announce the overall winner at its Medal of Excellence evening on July 18 at Cultivate’22.
Roll’N Grow Heating Mats From BioTherm
Roll’N Grow makes it easy to apply root zone heating to growing beds or benches. Like a carpet, Roll’N Grow rolls out over growing surfaces to supply growth-enhancing heat. By targeting the heat directly at the roots instead of heating the air, growers experience reduced fuel costs, increased production, more compact plants, and reduced disease issues. BioTherm heating systems allow growers to control multiple heating zones within one greenhouse, and they are customizable for both large and small operations.
Solar Glass Technology from Brite Solar
Solar Glass Technology is based on the harvesting of photons for energy production while enabling sufficient transparency for light transmission. Nowhere is this more critical than in the greenhouse, where large amounts of visible light are needed for healthy plant growth. New innovations in the Solar Glass Panel design minimize shading and provide diffusion to the light entering the greenhouse, resulting in uniform illumination. The end result is increased yields, reduced water use, and better energy efficiency.
Intrinsa Breeding Technology from Dümmen Orange
Intrinsa uses advanced molecular breeding technologies such as AI phenotyping and predictive breeding to identify natural traits within a plant’s genetics that demonstrate resistance. Improvements in plant genetics with Intrinsa provide resistance to the most important diseases that plague the horticulture industry, including tobacco mosaic virus and chrysanthemum white rust. Strong, long-lasting resistance with Intrinsa means crops perform better for both growers and retailers. As Intrinsa is introduced in additional crops, greater sustainability, cost savings, and stability of the supply chain from grower to home gardener will continue across the industry.
SmartFlo Dashboard from We Prove Solutions
The SmartFlo Dashboard web app allows growers to remotely follow plant movement in the greenhouse and compile information on logistics and efficiency. With the dashboard, conveyor belts are connected wirelessly. The app can be accessed on any device, helping growers prevent mistakes, save time and labor, and better understand plant production. By automating internal transportation while collecting information, growers can make data-driven decisions, while integrating all processes in the greenhouse, from production to shipping.
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