DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6ab5ee/state_of_the_indus) has announced the addition of the "State of the Industry: Florists in the U.S. (5th Edition)" report to their offering. The State of the Industry reports are...
Top 25 Atlanta Advertising Agency Helping Ornamental Plant Grower Accelerate Growth ATLANTA -- One of the Southeast's largest ornamental plant growers, Young's Plant Farm, tapped The Partnership of Atlanta to lead market research,...
HEADNOTE Abstract Protocorm-like bodies (PLBs) of Dendrobium Bobby Messina were cryopreserved using an encapsulation-dehydration technique and analysed for survival using the 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) spectrophotometry analysis. PLBs with the size range of 1-2...
TAINAN, Taiwan -- Over 1,000 orchids are being exhibited at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Tainan, southern Taiwan, to celebrate the university's upcoming 80th anniversary, which falls on Nov. 11. A variety of...
HEADNOTE Abstract In this study, we established a reliable method for cryopreservation of protocorm-like bodies (PLBs) of Dendrobium Bobby Messina by assessing factors involved such as preculture duration and plant vitrification volution 2...
HEADNOTE Abstract Three fertilizer formulations namely; (M), a local formulation commonly used by farmers, the recommended Cooper standard (CS), and Benoit (BEN) suggested for the lower cost of production were evaluated in combination...
ORANGE, Calif. -- Signaling a continuing recovery in wholesale landscaping sales, Village Nurseries, a specialty grower for landscape professionals, today announced its licensing agreement with Anthony Tesselaar Plants to sell their exclusive Flower...
HEADNOTE Abstract In this study, potential biocontrol agents including Pseudomonas putida, P. aeroginosa and P. fluorescens collected from the roots and rhizosphere of cantaloupe plants (Cucumis mello L.) sabze variety were tested against...
HEADNOTE Abstract An immensely useful technique was established to elucidate suitable culture conditions for in vitro micropropagation of Calanthe hybrids by using modified Hyponex media. Among the light emitting diodes (LEDs), the mixture...
India's share in the world flower market is less than 1% despite vast potential for increase in area under floriculture, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of state for food processing Harish Rawat...
HEADNOTE African agribusiness is now probably the most profitable in the world for foreign companies, but the lack of local value addition means the continent is still losing out. Report by Wanjohi Kabukuru....
DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a02858/crop_production) has announced the addition of the "Crop Production" report to their offering. Leading industry intelligence company that helps sales teams perform faster and smarter, open doors, and...
2011 awards program sponsored by BASF Professional Turf & Ornamentals COLUMBUS, Ohio -- BASF Professional Turf & Ornamentals and Greenhouse Grower magazine have recognized Bob's Market and Greenhouses in Mason, West Virginia, as...
HEADNOTE With 144 fatms and more than 215,00 acres, Montana ranks seventh in the U.S. in total acreage dedicated to organic production. Sales of organic farm production total more than $25 million. More...
Organic farming is on the rise in Montana as farmers respond to increased demand and an increasing willingness to pay higher prices for organic products. As the economy rebounds, the future looks strong...
HEADNOTE Abstract Cryopreservation is a perfect method for long-term conservation of plant genetic resources, using very low temperature (liquid nitrogen, -196°C). This method has been recognized as a practical and efficient tool for...
A chance meeting with Ram Karuturi, chairman and managing director of Karuturi Global Ltd, in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa brought home the sheer scale of ambition that Indian entrepreneurs are nurturing...
Farmers tell people that they grow food. It's not strictly true, though, is it? On most of our farms, it's soil and weather that "grow" things. Our job is just to put the...
HEADNOTE Objectives This study examined associations of demographics and occupational factors with spontaneous miscarriages and infant deaths among women working in agriculture in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Method This cross-sectional study in 2006 described...
HEADNOTE Abstract An investigation was conducted in order to evaluate the responses of field grown tomato varieties (Marglove and Roma VF) to tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV). Fruit samples from the virus-infected...