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Sustainable cultivation in the greenhouse: higher production, lower footprint
March 10, 2020 - It sounds too good to be true: a higher production, and at the same time a lower footprint. But it is possible, as shown during the 'Greenhouse2030:... -
Optima project already contributing to reducing negative effects of crop protection agents
March 5, 2020 - The Optima project (September 2018 to December 2021) has already made great progress. This contributes to the reduction of the dependence on chemical... -
LED does not cause a delay in flowering with chrysanthemum
March 5, 2020 - Branch weight for chrysanthemum in a winter cultivation under LED lighting is lower than expected. That was a result of an initial study in a 1000 m2... -
Growing lily bulbs: faster and less use of pesticides
March 4, 2020 - It is possible to growing lily bulbs with considerably fewer plant protection products. The solution: nursing the bulbs in a greenhouse, instead of in... -
Tasting a tomato without destroying it
March 2, 2020 - One of the most important properties of a fresh tomato is its taste. But how do you quantify taste? Breeders are very interested in that question. For... -
Tulip virus X is tougher than expected
February 27, 2020 - The Tulip virus X - or TVX - can survive as long as eight months in the soil. That is one of the results of the PPP 'Towards virus-free and... -
Gerben Messelink appointed as special professor of Entomology
February 25, 2020 - The Executive Board of Wageningen University & Research has appointed Gerben Messelink as a Special Professor Biological pest control in... -
More light ensures higher production of Alstroemeria
February 13, 2020 - A higher light intensity ensures a higher production of Alstroemeria. Moreover, the lamps ensure that less fossil fuels are needed. This is the... -
Tulips grow in winter, thanks to the summer sun
February 12, 2020 - Tulip flower growers use their greenhouses mainly in winter and spring. In these periods the greenhouses have to be heated. In the summer the... -
Greenhouse Horticulture in the Circular Economy
February 7, 2020 - Greenhouse Horticulture is a major player in the efficient and safe production of food and flowers. The system is highly water efficient, but the...