By Sophia Cheng
Published 18 hours ago
In July 2021, Liu Huifang of Shanxi Agricultural University and others published the article Research on the Application of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid on Yulu Fragrant Pears. Studies have shown that spraying low concentrations (0. 1/1. 0/10mg/L) of ALA during the growing season can significantly improve the photosynthetic performance of pear leaves and improve the internal quality of fruits; spraying high concentrations (50/100/150/200mg/L) during the veraison period ALA can effectively promote fruit coloring and improve fruit appearance quality. Test results1...
Categories: Agribusiness, Cover Crops, Orchard Crops
By Robert Lopez
Published Dec 17, 2022
Bell peppers are a versatile vegetable that can be used in a wide variety of dishes. There are many different types of peppers, varying in size, shape, and flavor. Some peppers are sweet and some are hot, and they can be found in a wide range of colors, including green, red, yellow, and orange. There are several ways to reproduce peppers, including propagation by seed, vegetative propagation, and propagation by cuttings. Seed reproduction is the most common method and involves planting pepper seeds in the ground and waiting for them to germinate and grow into mature plants...
Categories: Orchard Crops
By Robert Lopez
Published Nov 5, 2022
Urban gardens are open-air or indoor spaces intended for the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, legumes, aromatic plants or medicinal herbs, among other varieties, and in general for self-consumption. It is a good way to provide a green space to homes that are located in the center of cities or near the periphery. Having your own urban garden has many benefits such as connecting with nature, helping you have a healthy diet and reducing stress. With all this, what are you waiting for to have your own urban garden at home? The following tips will help you get started. ;) 10 tips for growing an urban garden Before you start reading the tips that I will leave you below, you should know that carrying out an urban garden is a task that requires a certain commitment and to which you should dedicate some of your free time...
Categories: Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops
Updated Mar 28, 2022
The Palmetto State is home to some of the best peaches in the southeastern United States. But pleasing the palate is not the only role peaches play in South Carolina. The peach industry also is a major contributor to the state’s economy. To help keep the industry growing, the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service Peach Team is researching how to keep pests at bay, as well as how using new technologies can help protect peaches. During the annual Ridge Peach Producers Meeting in Edgefield, South Carolina, Peach Team members briefed growers on how to attack these pests...
Categories: Crop Protection, News, Orchard Crops
