Principles of irrigation systems design
Designing an irrigation system requires knowledge of the crop, field conditions, soil and water. Answering the following questions can help in determining... Read More
Soil Organic Matter
Soil organic matter refers to the remains of plants, animals and microbes, in different decomposition stages. It consists of: Living soil organisms... Read More
Thrips damage and control
Thrips are a pest of many agricultural crops. Thrips belong to the order Thysanoptera and feed on plant sap. There are over... Read More
Sanitation in the greenhouse
Sanitation is one of the most important practices to reduce or avoid plant diseases in greenhouses. Pathogens, such as fungi, bacteria and... Read More
Compost: Benefits and quality parameters
Compost is a decomposed organic material used as a soil amendment. It is created in a process called “composting”, which is an... Read More
Irrigation management in sugarcane
Sugarcane is one of the most water-demanding crops and water availability is the single largest factors affecting its growth. According to studies,... Read More
Scouting and monitoring for pests and diseases
Scouting and monitoring are crucial steps in making informed decisions about pest and disease management. However, it can go beyond pest control... Read More
Soil water dynamics
Soil water plays a crucial role in the growth and survival of plants. It is held within the pores between soil particles.... Read More
Copper in plants
Copper is an essential plant nutrient, classified as a micronutrient. It has a role in various important processes in plants. For example:... Read More
Manganese in plants and soil
Manganese is an essential plant micronutrient . It is absorbed by plants as Mn2+. Manganese is an immobile nutrient and, therefore, deficiency... Read More