The Advantages Of Using Nitrification Inhibitors
The most efficient application of nitrogenous fertilizer is an issue, which arises year after year. Nitrogen demand varies with crop type and its potential yield. Soil residual nitrogen from previous growing seasons must be considered when deciding about the rate of nitrogenous fertilizer to apply. Usually, the recommended rate of elemental nitrogen (N) for wheat […]
Irrigation Control Significanse During The Transition From Winter To Summer March 2022
In Israel summers are dry and winters are the rainy season. So, the transition time, between the winter’s end and spring is a challenging period in terms of irrigation – The amount of sunlight radiation changes according to cloud coverage. Unknown quantities of rain. Dry spells. Dry winds. Inconsistent temperatures. All these factors cause irregular […]
Flowers fertigation management in growth houses
Ornamental crops, are a very important crop, grown worldwide outdoors and in growth houses, at an innumerable variety of species and cultivars. They grow on a range of soil types, like sand, loam and clay, an assortment of soilless media, like perlite, tuff/scoria, coir, and rockwool, and in diverse containers, such as pots, buckets and […]
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Cherry is a deciduous tree that requires about 1000 hours of cold temperatures to get fruits. Cherry trees are cultivated in the high mountain areas of Israel – the Golan Heights and the Judea Mountains due to its special cold climate. In Israel, there is only one main variety of cherry, “Kayos“, which usually ripens […]
Drones in agriculture
The drone is an unmanned aircraft, usually with 4 rotors that creates uplift with its propellers. Although quite similar to helicopters, the principles of steering and control are completely different. While a helicopter may be steered by altering the propeller’s pitch, steering drones is generally done by changing the rotors’ speed in order to advance […]
Magnesium deficiency in greenhouse tomatoes
Magnesium deficiency in greenhouse tomatoes Magnesium is an important plant nutrient and is one of the macro elements required for plant nutrition. It is localized to the center of the chlorophyll molecule, and it functions as a cofactor in different enzymatic reactions essential for different aspects in homeostasis like sugar synthesis and solutes movement. Magnesium […]
Mango Optimal Fertilization
Mango crops belong to the Anacardiaceae family, originated from South Asia – Burma and Eastern India. Apart from excellent taste, Mango is considered to be very healthy (superfood). The fruit contains dietary fibers that are helpful for digestion, as well as antioxidants and many vitamins, including vitamin B6 that boosts brain function, vitamin C (20 […]
Citrus
Introduction, Citrus plantations feature a very important tree crop Citrus is one of the most popular and widely grown fruit crops in the world. Global citrus production amounted to 162 million MT (metric tons) in the 2021/22 crop season, being the second most produced fruit worldwide in 2021, and cultivated in more than 10.2 million […]
Blueberry Nutrition- The Latest Hit
Blueberry is considered a “superfood”, for its many health properties and nutritional values including vitamins, minerals, trace elements, powerful antioxidants, and fibers. Blueberries Anthocyanins (purple/blue dye color) are powerful antioxidants also used as anti-inflammatory substances. These same substances contribute to cardiovascular health, while also improving and maintaining optic health and enhance vision, especially night vision. […]
ZincGat Chelate In Avocado Fertigation – It Works
Zinc (Zn) is absorbed by the plant as the cation Zn2+, which is dissolved in the soil solution. Zinc is one of the microelements essential to plants in general, and particularly for avocado. Research has shown that zinc is necessary for growth processes and protein synthesis. According to professional instructions in international publications, the desired […]
