Introduction At its core, a greenhouse is a structure designed to create and maintain a favorable microclimate for plant growth. It typically consists of transparent or translucent materials such as glass or plastic, which allow sunlight to penetrate while trapping heat inside. This greenhouse effect warms the air and soil inside, creating conditions that are conducive to plant growth even
Introduction In our rapidly evolving world, where population growth and climate change pose unprecedented challenges to agriculture, innovative solutions are crucial. One such solution gaining traction is speed breeding – a cutting-edge technique that promises to revolutionize crop development and ensure food security for future generations. Speed Breeding Speed breeding is an advanced plant breeding technique that accelerates the process
Introduction Nursery production is a fundamental aspect of horticulture that involves the initial growth of plants before they are ready for transplanting to gardens, landscapes, farms or other projects. This process ensures that plants are healthy, well-rooted and ready to thrive in their new environments. Nurseries play a crucial role in producing a wide variety of plants like ornamentals, fruit
Introduction Horticulture has been prevalent since many centuaries and has constantly kept evolving to the kind we see today. However there are many social and environmental reasons as well for horticulture to take its present shape. It evolves from various concerns like inadequate spaces, aesthetically pleasing formations, environmental consiousness and many more. Lets look at some of the current trends
Everything you need to know about commercial hydroponics Introduction Commercial hydroponics is a sophisticated method of growing plants without soil, utilizing nutrient-rich water solutions in a controlled environment such as greenhouses or indoor facilities. Hydroponics also uses water more efficiently than traditional soil-based agriculture, with water recirculated within the system to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. There are different
