July 29, 2015

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End-of-production LED lighting increases red pigmentation in lettuce

January 14, 2015

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New non-destructive device measures root growth in smaller plants - Mini-Horhizotron found effective for measuring plant root growth in different substrates

Abscisic acid treatments can prevent tomato blossom-end rot - Spray, root applications of plant hormone found effective in increasing fruit calcium in early stages of development

December 8, 2014

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High tunnels found effective for finishing cold-tolerant annuals - Unheated high tunnels help bedding plants growers reduce energy costs

November 21, 2014

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Vermicompost leachate improves tomato seedling growth - Environment-friendly fertilizer supplement stands up to temperature, water stresses

October 10, 2014

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Clove oil tested for weed control in organic Vidalia sweet onion - Researcher says herbicide derived from clove oil not effective enough to justify expense

July 21, 2014

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LEDs shine in bedding plant production study - Optimal LED red:blue light ratio for greenhouse supplemental lighting determined

June 23, 2014

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Light-emitting diode treatments outperform traditional lighting methods - Specific LED treatments found more effective than high-pressure sodium lighting for greenhouse tomatoes

February 25, 2014

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Report details multiple commercial uses of wireless sensor networks

Sensor-based irrigation systems show potential to increase greenhouse profitability

November 19, 2013

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High tunnel, open-field production systems compared for lettuce, tomato - Scientists in western Washington use crop enterprise budgets to evaluate production practices

Researchers test effects of LEDs on leaf lettuce - Mixture of blue and red lights recommended to enhance lettuce quality, yield

October 21, 2013

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Laser technology sorting method can improve seed quality of Capsicum pepper

September 16, 2013

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Study recommends strategies for improved management of fresh market spinach

November 10, 2011

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Artichokes grow big in Texas

November 4, 2011

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Vermicompost beneficial for organically grown tomatoes

July 1, 2011

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Embedding microchips in ornamental shrubs

June 26, 2011

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New non-destructive method to estimate leaf area index in vegetables - Process uses commercial camera, free software to produce accurate, inexpensive results

June 25, 2011

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Twin-head cucumber system reduces start-up costs - New technology proves more cost-effective than traditional single-head system