Adjust the watering under a coating
12-06-2017A coating on the roof has consequences for the water management. Jos Beerens of Grodan explains what the grower needs to bear in mind.
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Better quality with ReduFuse-coatings
23-05-2017The ReduFuse and ReduFuse IR coatings not only ensure that vegetable crops yield more, they also lead to a considerable improvement in quality: Less blossom end rot in cherry tomatoes and sweet peppers, no anthocyanin formation in yellow peppers and more productive high wire cucumbers.
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Plants prefer uniform climate
30-03-2017Occasional light stress makes ornamental plants stronger. But generally speaking, plants prefer uniformity.
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Low-growing ornamental crops benefit from diffused light
30-03-2017Low-growing ornamental crops such as potted plants and gerbera perform better under diffused light. The micro-climate around the plants is more even, and the light penetrates better into the crop.
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Selecting the right coating: the free ReduWizard tool can help you
28-02-2017Selecting the right coating and dosage is important to get the best result. The choice depends on, among other things, your location. The ReduWizard makes it easy for you. Within seconds, you have an insight into the most suitable product, free of charge. It also provides advice for the best dosage and...
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CAM plants require special treatment
01-11-2016CAM plants are a group of plants that only assimilate at night and grow slowly. The cultivation of these plants requires special treatment.
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Proper functioning of stomata is crucial
27-10-2016The plant is continuously seeking a balance between transpiration (loss of moisture) and photosynthesis. The functioning of the stomata plays an important role in this. Moderate climate conditions are best for achieving this.
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At the forefront of horticultural innovations
26-10-2016Mardenkro maintains close contact with scientific researchers and is a member of the Club 100: a group of prominent horticultural suppliers that helps finance and steer research at Wageningen Greenhouse Horticulture. This way Mardenkro is at the forefront of horticultural innovations.
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Coatings enable maximum efficiency of photosynthesis
28-09-2016The more light, the better the yield. But at a certain moment the leaves at the top of the crop have reached their maximum capacity. Therefore it is better to distribute the available light throughout crop. That can be seen in the photo response curve.
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Uniform light intensity best for crop
11-07-2016Plants show a delayed response to changes in light intensity. Actually they are always a few steps behind the reality and that reduces production. Diffuse light results in fewer changes and therefore to higher production.
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Light colour and intensity affect biological balance
02-05-2016Both pests and their natural enemies respond to the colour and intensity of light. This means that coatings can affect the biological balance in greenhouses.
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Sensitive sweetpoint peppers benefit from ReduFuse
14-04-2016Sweetpoint peppers are very sensitive to blossom end rot and sunburn spots. Since John Cappalonga of Gee Vee Enterprises started using ReduFuse these problems are under control.
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Sweet peppers benefit from diffuse light
30-03-2016Light is an important factor for achieving high yield and quality in a sweet pepper crop. Not only is the amount of light crucial, also its distribution during the day. Furthermore, the quality of the light, such as light colour and whether or not it’s direct or indirect is significant.
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Knowledge leads to better result
23-02-2016The coatings within ReduSystems are becoming more and more advanced. Advisors and users know about their properties and the changes being made to the growth strategy are leading to optimal results with higher crop returns. Mardenkro spends a lot of energy on the provision of information. To be able to...
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Better light distribution under diffuse roof
20-02-2016A diffuse greenhouse roof improves both the vertical as well as the horizontal light distribution. This accounts for half of the positive effect of diffuse light on photosynthesis.
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