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Container Production, Nursery

Optimal fertilizer application rates in container nursery crop production

Posted on October 28, 2019February 19, 2020 by C Paterson

When optimal fertilizer application rates are used, nursery crops will perform at their best, and growers will be able to maximize resource-use efficiency, which can improve profit margins while minimizing negative environmental impacts.

Container Production, Irrigration, Nursery

Precision Irrigation in nursery using wireless tensiometer

Posted on October 28, 2019February 19, 2020 by C Paterson

In this project we have evaluated a new generation of wireless tensiometer that measures the water available to the plant and allows precise irrigation control. We have established the best clustering practices based on the water needs of diverse species. We have also evaluated the best irrigation strategies in a commercial setting and demonstrated that we can reduce water use while maintaining an optimal growth. Overall, we propose improved practices for water management in plant nurseries.