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17 Jun 2011 | by Professor Ken Cockshull

As pressures grow to improve the efficiency of energy usage in protected cropping it is increasingly important to ensure that any supplementary lighting is used in the most efficient way possible.

Science Into Practice - Tomato moth life cycle knowledge aids strategies

17 Jun 2011 | by HDC

Tuta absoluta is one of the most damaging pests of tomato crops in the Mediterranean basin and has completely destroyed some crops in southern Spain.

Research Matters - Water recirculation and pathogen risks

10 Jun 2011 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

One risk associated with the recirculation of nutrient solutions is the possibility that a water-borne disease will be spread throughout the crop.

Science Into Practice - Potential alternatives to peat

10 Jun 2011 | by HDC

The UK horticulture industry, which includes mushroom production, is under increasing pressure to reduce the use of peat.

Research Matters - Sunlit tomatoes have less lycopene

03 Jun 2011 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

Tomato fruits have a distinctive flavour that makes them excellent salad vegetables.

Science Into Practice - Understanding celery-browning mechanisms

03 Jun 2011 | by HDC

The UK celery industry continues to face severe problems with post-harvest deterioration at both cut petiole and butt ends.

Research Matters - New plants for green roofs

27 May 2011 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

Green roofs provide an eco-friendly way of cooling buildings but the roof environment is a tough one for plants. While succulents such as Sedum spp. seem well-suited to it, a roof consisting only of sedums can present a rather bland appearance.

Science Into Practice - Optimum strategies for storage

27 May 2011 | by HDC

Scrubbed low-oxygen storage (5/1 CA) has improved storage quality of Bramley apples, particularly in the control of bitter pit and superficial scald. The use of SmartFresh (1-MCP) or ethylene scrubbing is widespread and provides further scald control.

Research Matters - Why measure soil water tension?

20 May 2011 | by Dr Ken Cockshull

As concerns grow over whether water will continue to be readily available for irrigation purposes, so it becomes ever more important to use irrigation water precisely. The review cited below is concerned with basing irrigation schedules solely on measurements of soil water tension (SWT).

Science Into Practice - Overcoming high failure rate in column stock

20 May 2011

With dependable, fragrant and attractive long-lasting flowers in a range of colours, column stocks (Matthiola incana) can be grown under glass and polythene to produce flowers over a long season. In the UK, according to current industry estimates, more than 12 million stems are produced annually. In...