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Film Greenhouses: More Than Just "Plastic Sheds"
Aug 07,2025
Film Greenhouses: More Than Just "Plastic Sheds" The core of a film greenhouse is its "film," but it’s far from an ordinary plastic bag. The mainstream film materials today are PE (polyethylene) and PO (polyolefin). Among them, PO films have become the top choice for most farmers, thanks to their high light transmittance (over 85%), anti-aging properties (with a lifespan of 2-3 years), and anti-co...
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Minimizing Strawberry Phytophthora Disease: Efficacy of Elevated Tray Cultivation
Dec 10,2025
Phytophthora cactorum is one of the primary pathogens causing strawberry diseases. The disease spreads primarily through sporangia and zoospores, which splash from the tray field surface onto the transplants in the trays. For this study, researchers conducted a three-year consecutive comparison between the traditional cultivation system and a novel elevated tray system—designed to minimize splash ...
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Complete Ebb and Flow Hydroponic Systems for Commercial Greenhouses
Jan 20,2026
Complete Ebb and Flow Hydroponic Systems for Commercial Greenhouses Introduction In the competitive world of commercial agriculture, efficiency, yield consistency, and resource management are paramount. For greenhouse operators, moving beyond soil-based cultivation opens a world of precision and control. Among the various soilless techniques, the Ebb and Flow (or Flood and Drain) hydroponic system...
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Greenhouse NFT: A Quick Guide to the Nutrient Film Technique
Aug 03,2026
Greenhouse NFT: A Quick Guide to the Nutrient Film Technique The Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) is a hydroponic system where a thin, continuous film of nutrient solution flows through shallow channels, keeping plant roots moist while exposing most of them to air. This provides excellent oxygen delivery, which boosts growth and reduces water use by 70–90% compared to soil farming. Why Use NFT in a m...
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