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November 12, 2019
News 
 

Hole’s Greenhouses sold to TEC

Hole’s Greenhouses & Gardens Ltd. in St. Albert, Alta., has been sold. Effective December 31 of this year, the long-time, family-run company has been sold to agriculture company TEC Property Inc.


Partnership to advanced greenhouse hemp research

Pyxus International has signed an agreement with NC State to fund research designed to determine the impacts of using differing fertility rates on hemp plants grown in a greenhouse environment.


Tomato vaccine boosts defences

Scientists have used a type of chemical vaccine to switch on a plant defense system to prevent localized infections from becoming contagions, a possible first step toward helping ward off infections.
 
 
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Featured News 
 
Feature 1

Modernization: Finding the right retrofit

This is the time of year to begin planning for next year’s greenhouse building projects. While many growers are eager to plan new construction projects and expand, sometimes the best dollar value is achieved by retrofitting and modernizing their existing greenhouse structures. To ensure retrofits are being installed as efficiently as possible, it’s important for the grower to know foremost what they’re hoping to accomplish. » Learn more
 
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Nutrient transport for optimal crop development

Just like any other living creature, plants require nutrients with which they maintain their physiological processes and continue to develop. These crucial compounds are transported around the plant through complex piping systems. Understanding the factors that affect these systems can enhance the well-being of a crop, producing larger, higher quality yields. » Learn more
 
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