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Four Greenhouse Pathogens to Watch for Indoor Farming Success

Four Plant Pathogens to Look Out for in 2024 Greenhouse growers and indoor farm operators must stay vigilant about evolving greenhouse pathogens, a critical aspect of plant health and productivity. Understanding and managing greenhouse plant diseases is more crucial than ever in ensuring a bountiful and healthy harvest. Here are the top four plant pathogens […]
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Important Plant-Microbe Publications of 2023

Plant-Microbe Publications In 2023, scientists learned more about plant-microbe (plant bacteria, plant pathogens, and other microorganisms) interactions and saw significant advancements, especially in studying Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria (PGPB). Here are six sources (publications and collections) published in 2023 that you might still need to look into. 1. Latest Review Papers in Plant-Microbe Interactions “Latest Review […]
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Plant Microbiome 101: Insights for Hydroponic and Conventional Soil Growers Part 2

Plant Microbiome 101 Introduction to Plant Microbiome Interactions Welcome to Part 2 of our exploration into the wondrous world of plant microbiomes. Our previous blog, “Plant Microbiome 101: Introduction to a Plant Microbial Universe,” introduced the basics of the plant microbial universe. Now, let’s delve deeper into the fascinating processes of plant colonization and the […]
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Hydroponic vs. Soil Cultivation

Written by: Becky Anderson Published by: David Santos Hydroponic vs. Soil Cultivation Hydroponic farming mitigates many issues and stressors that traditional farmers face. These issues can include reliance on the weather, soil erosion, poor drainage, and unsuitable soil compaction or nutrient density. Hydroponic farming allows for less usage of water than irrigation systems. Hydroponics not only recycle […]
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