Sector | Education and research
University of Melbourne among recipients of $24M grant into pest research
Possible copper substitute for tomato late blight in bio-fungicide development
Cleaning cloths in the autumn sun, or indoors in an old cowshed
Qatar: Significant progress for gene bank that stores over 5M seeds
Study examines how to sweeten tomatoes by releasing sugar brakes
Study examines the effects of light on basil microgreens
South Korea: Yeonam University exchanges smart agricultural education with HAS University
Study explores the shelf life of strawberries
China: Robot developed that can identify plants by touch
Researchers find novel biofungicide for fruit flies with use of orange peels
Study looks at the quality of seeds in different crop management systems
Nigeria: New learning farm launched in nation's capital
US: Multi-State CEA student certificate program
Smart cucumbers: Students let plants regulate their own water
Study examines the evolutionary journey of strawberries
US: Scholarship to be offered by Sollum Technologies for Indoor Ag-Con
CAN: Free training program for careers in vertical farming
Study discovers pathogen's immunity-hijacking mechanism in strawberries
Study examines the ways that plants evolved to override genetic instructions
NL: Can low chill carbon help eliminate fossil fuels from strawberry growing?
Researchers help tomato plants to battle temperatures
Study examines implications of polystyrene nanoplastics on leafy vegetables
Plants can communicate distress, study finds
Researchers examine maturity detection in tomatoes
Pepper production trials entering a fourth year
US: West Texas researches lead strawberry production study following $37,000 grant from USDA
UC Davis researcher:
Plants have an "arms race" to see the sun
Biochar still an unknown in the horticultural sector
Exploring test strips for simultaneous detection of pesticides in vegetables
Penn State, UF/IFAS create survey asking about growers experiences and challenges in industry
Pesticide exposure can lower male fertility, study finds
Water an effective deterrent to spider mites, study finds
Studying the effects of compost on greenhouse sweet pepper
US (MI): Registration open for Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting Course from MSU
Unraveling the effects of UV-A1 on plant growth and photosynthesis
Enhancing plant immunity for controlling tobacco mosaic virus disease
Studying polymorphic sequence markers in horticultural crops
Synergistic use of handcrafted & deep learning features for tomato leaf disease classification
CAN: Dalhousie University looks into smart farms to address food concerns
Examining the importance of airflow in plant growth
Tackling the climate crisis with gene editing
US (NY): Yeshiva University alumni explores the future of space agriculture
US: University of Georgia ranked No. 1 in research-based products
Iranian scientists produce "hybrid" seeds
US (CA): Protecting strawberries from dangerous pathogens
NL: Re-establishing greenhouse horticulture as a safe and fun working environment
Training courses on pepper breeding launched in Antigua and Barbuda
Allowing plants to grow in the dark with electro-agriculture
UC Davis to provide online CEA course about facility management
Puzzling over behavioural models for sustainable greenhouse horticulture
Combination of fertilize and herbicide aids in open field tomato growth, says UF/IFAS
Study: Explaining the determinate-2 phenotype in cucumbers
Study: Examining side effects of insecticides used against Tomato leafminer
Study: Using data to predict greenhouse temperatures
US: University of Delaware assistant professor attends ASHS Conference in Honolulu
US (NY): “Our mission goes beyond food access to fostering student advocacy”
Research confirms mayonnaise helps ease vegetable consumption for the elderly
Study: Using drones for precision crop monitoring
US: Research grant to unlock the potential of CEA citrus farming
Kenya: Rescued children using hydroponics to learn skills
Using organic substrates in bell peppers, risks and mitigations
Do smart-sensors ensure better crop results?
Study: Plastic mulch contaminating agricultural fields
Biocontrol of Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley using fungi and bacteria
Nigeria: University to train growers in hydroponic bell pepper production
South Africa: Michigan State University Delegation hosted at Midvaal farm
South Australia ToBRFV testing lab ready for action
UK: Environment Agency issues update on 2024 prospects
Growing heat tolerant crops through genome editing
Latvia: Is there a difference between roof vegetables and garden vegetables?
US: GLASE launches E-GROW course to promote CEA amongst the youth
Study: How to prevent heat loss in greenhouses
S2G Ventures announces investment in Catalera
Secret plants battles for light
US: UF/IFAS announces next batch of courses
The role of Pseudomonas in agriculture
Study
Managing Neopestalotiopsis pathogen in strawberries
Why pH matters in aquaponics
Amblyseius swirskii, a benchmark pest control product
Registration open for AdvanCEA Greenhouse Environmental Control course
"Using Plant Empowerment for Lavender paid off"
Climate change causing problems with herb production
US (VA): Examining growers as they prepare for GAP Certification
Study: Scaffold protein manages the biosynthesis of defense steroids in plants
UK: West Sussex Growers' Association launches horticultural apprenticeship
Iranian smart system helps to monitor greenhouse conditions
US study finds strawberries boost heart health and lower cholesterol
Exploring ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes in Greece
Study: Probing fruits and vegetables using machine vision
Study: Investigating boron deficiency response in tomatoes
India: Growers receive training to deal with weather hazards
Hungary: Solving the problem of cracked cherries by managing osmotic pressure
Study: Enabling crop protection with induced plant resistance
Study: Increasing disease resistance in tomato plants
Can CEA help replenish the Sriracha shortage?
Study: Categorization of proteins in tomatoes
Study: Feasability of sugar monitoring in tomatoes
Ostara, Haygrove team for climate control trials
Venting polytunnels automatically to automatically regulate temperature
Drones as an alternative method for plant pollination
US: Cornell offering course to strengthen plant breeders data analysis abilities
Johan Bucher’s machine named BABETTE tracks plant growth in 4D
“She is the first time machine to ever work”
UK: Strawberry picking robot to aid in labor shortage and speed up harvest
Researchers examine the effects of watering practices on tomato health
Researchers discover how to breed genetically identical plants
US (MA): New tool helps farmers make choice on agrivoltaics
Study: Population dynamics of fungi in Dutch rotation systems
Kenya: Biota Nutri announces calcium, iron trial results
Study: Intelligent robotic systems to detect tomato leaf diseases in greenhouses
US: Using LED lights for seed germination
"Oxyfertigation increases production efficiency"
US (IN): NCERA-101 receives award from State
Study: Assessing bioactive compounds and more within microgreens
US (OH): Students embracing school greenhouse
New scientific breakthroughs to aid consumers
Study: Tomato leafliner mating patterns on greenhouse tomatoes
NL: WUR looks at the future of Greenhouses
US (IN): App hopes to break barriers for small growers
Nueva Vizcaya State University
Plant-friendly fungicide against tomato black leaf mold
US: NC State researchers look to advance sensor technology to help growers
Study: Cytokinin-related genes regulate cucumber fruit pedicel length
Plant Futures Facility at University of Queensland helps in precision plant research
Study: Strategic adoption of genetically modified crops in Lebanon
ZA: University of Johannesburg addressing UN sustainabilty goals
Wageningen announces FOSTER 1 Project in collaboration with South Korea
US (FL): UF/IFAS believes that AI may help to kill weeds, preserve plants
Yucatecan students research greenhouse habanero chili cultivation