FloralDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Ready for IFTF 2023?

In less than a month, the IFTF will take place in Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands. From November 8-10, nearly 300 companies will present their products and services at the Expo…

One Flora Group to set up Zami Africa

One Flora Group established the new company Zami Africa. This step makes it possible to export summer flowers and roses directly from Nairobi to customers all over the world. This achieves a su…

Optimizing the efficacy of beneficial bacteria against Botrytis in greenhouse crops

Botrytis cinerea is the causal agent of botrytis blight or gray mold, the most common and economically devasting disease for greenhouse crops.…

Feteris Plants chooses Floricultura varieties

Anthurium nursery Feteris Plants from Hedel is opting for Floricultura varieties. After a number of test orders, owner Martin Feteris has decided to…

"Koen Pack leads the way to a better tomorrow"

“Koen Pack is shaking things up, the time for change is now” remarks Marco Zwaan, Chief Executive Officer North America. He continues: “These are…

Flora Expo Astana 2024 to combine six product sections

Astana will once again host the 11th International Exhibition of Floriculture and Green Industry Flora Expo Astana. Having celebrated its…

Squirrelly Snapdragon growth

Downy mildew (Peronospora sp.) attacks a wide range of greenhouse crops such as impatients, coleus, roses, and basil. Luckily, most downy mildew species are plant-specific. For…

No algae on the bench

When growing on benches, you often run into a problem when watering: the water comes in so fast that the plants at the beginning of the bench, at the inlay, are overwhelmed,…

Matman Australia: Limex washing machines in stock

“We’re seeing a lot of potential with nurseries, hydroponics, and soft fruit"

You don’t have to tell Rob van Geneijgen anything about crate washing. He has become familiar with Limex washing machines from an early age because his…

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US (FL): Survey shows growers, consumers want ‘wildlife-friendly’ plants

Growers want to produce wildlife-friendly plants, and consumers want to buy them, at least in theory, new University of Florida research shows. While…

Hort-Talk: Border controls and the Northern Ireland Plant Health Label Scheme

The latest episode of Hort-Talk, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) podcast, dives into the intricacies of the Northern Ireland Plant Health…

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Late production and the whitefly “tipping point” in Poinsettia

It’s that time of year again when problems early in the crop may have caught up with you. This includes root rots, Lewis mites, and Bemisia whitefly.…

Greenhouse sensors for improved climate control

Daniel Crawford (M.S. student) is researching climate sensors for propagation greenhouses. Production of seedlings, cuttings, and tissue culture transplants…

Dümmen Orange contributes nearly $250,000 to Yellowstone Forever

Dümmen Orange is closing in on $250,000 in donations to Yellowstone Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. This total…

Ozone and cold plasma technology for water treatment in hydroponics

Dharti Thakulla (PhD student) is researching the implementation of ozone and cold plasma technologies for water treatment. Microbial contamination of the…

Second career as florist paid off for Venezuelan immigrant

The theme of Fleurs de Villes’ Hudson Yards Show in New York City was “Voyage,” and what a voyage it has been for “Best in Show” winning florist Serbio…

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Himalayan farmers paying the price for climate change

Som Dutt, 67, has been cultivating exotic vegetables and flowers in India’s Himalayan mountain village of Sekuri since his childhood, but for the first…

Product showcase submissions now open for MANTS

The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) invites registered exhibitors to submit their latest products, varietals, services, and innovations for the…

How to prevent rapid leaf collapse in Chrysanthemums

Shara Carolina Ortiz Carvajal, a Master's student, is researching the prevention of rapid leaf collapse in Chrysanthemum. Cut flower chrysanthemum leaves can…

The Pots Company unveils revamped Cosapots range

Kortrijk-based The Pots Company is unveiling a completely revamped line of its Cosapots brand. Version 2.0 is even more striking and robust than the…

Akker Transport Systems delivers 1 km conveyor belt at Jarini Dienstverlening

Jarini recently gained almost 1 km of new conveyor belt thanks to Akker Transport Systems. Some of the old belts had to be replaced, some needed…

Evaluation of biological control agents and systemic acquired resistance inducers for Botrytis management

Josselyn Gabriela Calidonio, M.S. Student at Clemson University, is researching the effectiveness of different disease management agents for Botrytis in…