India: Residents of Bengaluru feeling down due to soaring prices.
2025-03-31 00:00
With Ugadi approaching, the festive atmosphere is being affected by a significant increase in prices of fruits, flowers, and vegetables in major markets in the city. The cost of mangoes has risen by about Rs 50, while flower prices have doubled ahead of the festival. Button roses and chrysanthemums are...
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Floriexpo has released the schedule for its educational program, Floral Bootcamp. "Created in collaboration with an Advisory Board comprised of key figures in the floral industry, Floral Bootcamp promises a full day of intensive education aimed at providing buyers, designers, and retailers with the latest insights and trends."
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Webinar recap: exploring alternatives to synthetic fungicides for myrtle rust control
2025-03-27 00:00
In a recent webinar hosted by Dr. Rob Beresford of PFR, interim findings from his research on non-synthetic fungicide options for controlling myrtle rust were shared. The study, funded by MPI, included glasshouse and field trials using various alternative products on a highly susceptible cultivar.
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Using predatory mites to protect crops
2025-03-25 00:00
Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in strawberry cultivation in the region, instilled in him the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry.
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"Robotic stacker trial aims to boost packhouse efficiency"
2025-03-25 00:00
Seeka Limited is currently testing the Electrostack, a robotic stacker prototype, at its KKP packhouse in New Zealand. Designed by Sean Carey of Electrodip, the Electrostack can stack up to eight boxes per minute, providing opportunities for increased efficiency in terms of labor, time, and cost.
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Blooming British, a company with a long history in traditional flower cultivation, has embraced the future by adopting vertical farming techniques for growing houseplants. Through developing their own knowledge in vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA), Blooming British is pioneering a new era in the industry.
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Indie: Zbliżone spojrzenie na kwiaty anthurium
2025-03-25 00:00
Anthurium, which belongs to the Araceae family, is a striking plant species native to the Americas, with its range stretching from northern Mexico to northern Argentina and parts of the Caribbean. In India, Anthurium is extensively cultivated in Mizoram and other northeastern states, where it flourishes in the region's conditions.
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Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bakyt Torobaev visited the peasant farm 'Mykan Nash Sad - Agropitnick' in Alamudun district, Chui region, and stated that the state will provide comprehensive support. The peasant farm 'Mykan Nash Sad - Agropitomnik' is currently one of the...
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UK: Aldi's Mother's Day giveaway will see the winner receive free bouquets for a year.
2025-03-25 00:00
This Mother's Day (Sunday 30th March), Aldi is offering one fortunate winner the opportunity to honor their mom or mother figure with a year's worth of flowers. In collaboration with JZ Flowers, a family-owned British company located in Newport, and one of Aldi's oldest partners since 1990, the
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Examining the evolution of red flowers in Iochroma (Solanaceae)
2025-03-19 00:00
Anthocyanins, the pigments responsible for the blue, purple, red, and pink colors in many flowers and fruits, are produced by the highly conserved flavonoid biosynthesis pathway. The regulation of this pathway is essential for the variations in color among flowering plants, and there is a growing body of research on this topic.
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Dümmen Orange is getting ready for the California Spring Trials.
2025-03-19 00:00
Dümmen Orange has started getting ready for the 2025 California Spring Trials. Center of Effort, an artisan winery, will once again be the host venue for Dümmen Orange at 2198 Corbett Canyon Road in Arroyo Grande, California. The trial hours will be from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 25, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March.
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EN: Przejście na biologiczną ochronę roślin w uprawie anturium
2025-03-19 00:00
It all started nearly a century ago. The Stolk Brothers' journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk's great-grandfather bought land in Bergschenhoek and started growing lettuce. Over the years, the family's dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various...
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Be on the lookout for boron deficiencies in young plants.
2025-03-18 00:00
Whether you are growing young plants or getting ready to transplant them, it is important to closely monitor your crops as nutrient deficiencies are frequently seen during this season, particularly in northern regions. These symptoms typically arise when young plants are cultivated under low-light conditions that restrict...
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W lipcu 2024 roku Slappendel Greenhouses z Fenwick w Ontario skontaktowało się z firmą Bold Robotics, aby rozwiązać problem zatorów w procesie sadzenia roślin. Slappendel ręcznie umieszczał doniczki w tackach kieszeniowych i układał wiele palet wypełnionych tacami przed każdym dniem pracy. Spowodowało to niedostatek...
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Studying how terpene synthases influence the variety of flowers
2025-03-17 00:00
Terpenes are one of the most abundant and diverse natural compounds produced by plants. These compounds play various essential ecological roles, such as attracting pollinators, deterring herbivores, and protecting against pathogens. Despite their ecological significance, the evolutionary
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Strengthening Dutch-Italian trade relations at MyPlant & Garden 2025
2025-03-17 00:00
The 2025 edition of MyPlant & Garden has once again proven to be a cornerstone of the international green sector, drawing record participation and expanding its global reach. Held at Fiera Milano Rho from February 19 to 21, the fair welcomed over 810 exhibitors and nearly 27,000 visitors.
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An experiment was carried out on potted Anthuriums (dwarf potted varieties of Anthurium andraeanum) at the Biotechnology and Tissue Culture Center premises as part of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Floriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, to investigate the impact of foliar spray of various nutrients...
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Terra Nova has announced a new perennial plant.
2025-03-13 00:00
Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new perennial, Agastache 'Prince's Plume'. This exceptional new variety is versatile and suitable for both gardens and landscapes. Agastache 'Prince's Plume' produces an abundance of lavender-violet blooms from June until the first frost, providing long-lasting flowers.
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Exploring potential future developments or advancements in the field of floriculture.
2025-03-13 00:00
W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers, gość dzieli się jedną wersją narracji na to, jak mogłaby wyglądać "rozdział drugi" uprawy kwiatów. Po 8 latach intensywnej miejskiej uprawy kwiatów i projektowania florystycznego w Filadelfii, Cassie Plummer z Jig-Bee Flower Farm wyrwała korzenie i przeniosła się do...
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In this episode of The Blooms Show, the team from the rose breeding company United Selections is featured as guests. In this 40-minute video, host Sahin Nahim from New Bloom Solutions will discuss how United Selections prioritizes customers in breeding, sales, and partnerships, as well as the role of culture.
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