FloralDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Colombian flower industry in numbers

During Proflora last week, we learned a lot about the potential and challenges of the Colombian flower industry. But how are the stats, and how did the…

Open House at the Mayer location in Hungary

The Mayer site in Hungary opened its doors to the public last week and invited interested parties to take a look behind the scenes and learn more about…

Joins Air France KLM Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program in Colombia for 2024:

Logiztik Alliance Group expands commitment to sustainability

Logiztik Alliance Group reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by announcing its participation in the Air France KLM Sustainable Aviation Fuel…

Parfum Flower Company provides update on Tambuzi water tank project

In January 2022, the Parfum Flower Company embarked on a journey to Tambuzi Garden Roses in Kenya. This visit went beyond their usual business…

US: Ridder relocates to Solon, Ohio

Ridder has relocated its North American headquarters to Solon, Ohio. The new headquarters in Solon, Ohio, will serve as the hub for Ridder's North…

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Corrosion risk in solar panel systems

As a result of high energy prices and the energy transition that has begun, growers have started heating their greenhouses with lower temperatures. As…

Misconception: You cannot fit insect netting on frameless windows

Growers want as much light as possible in their greenhouses but without pesky insects. To get that light when building a new greenhouse, they have, for…

Ball FloraPlant releases new catalog

The latest edition of the Ball FloraPlant® Catalog is now available online as a digital resource and offered as a printed copy. This 170-page annual…

The colorful worlds of Fittonia

Have you ever admired a Fittonia in all its colorful glory? Chances are it was lovingly cultivated by the passionate Schoenmakers brothers. Schoenmakers Group BV has been…

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Explore the magic of Madagascar with Kew Gardens’ 2024 Orchid festival

Kew Gardens' Orchid festival returns for 2024, taking over the Princess of Wales Conservatory from Saturday, February 3, to Sunday, March 3. Kew's 28th…

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BMC cracks down on flower vendors dumping waste, threatens penalties

The BMC has stationed a permanent transport vehicle outside the Meenatai Thackeray flower market in Dadar for proper waste disposal. However, vendors…

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Evaluation of different genotypes and cultivars of gaillardia on growth and yield under Saurashtra region

The present investigation entitled "Evaluation of different genotypes and cultivars of gaillardia under Saurashtra region" was conducted at…

Benefits of a quality tissue lab

In the world of horticulture, lab tissue culture is a remarkable technique used for growing plants in a controlled environment. It's like a plant nursery in a lab, ensuring…

New Zealand: Proposed new BSc major in horticultural and plant sciences

Researchers at Lincoln University, including Associate Professor Clive Kaiser, have proposed a new qualification major: a Horticultural and Plant…

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Efficacy of foliar application of PGR's on flowering, quality and yield aspects of Spider Lily

The experiment was undertaken in the Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, College of Horticulture, Junagadh, Junagadh Agricultural…

The influence of flowers on emotional well-being

With the busy season of celebrations ahead, Flowerbulbs.com wants to remind you of the importance of self-care. Science tells us that self-care can be…

“We’re trying to go for the gold again”

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is everywhere at the North Carolina State Fair, including in the competitions. This year, CALS…

New Zealand: Plant import and diagnostic fees are doubling: have your say

MPI has reviewed its Plant Health and Environment Laboratory (PHEL) diagnostic test pricing list along with its post-entry quarantine booking policy…

Sustainability tricks for retail florists

In this Mayesh Design Star video tutorial with Abby Chick, she will explore innovative tricks that will not only reduce your plastic consumption but…

Virus sensor can recognise virus particles

It is possible to use a fluorescence sensor to distinguish between infectious and non-infectious virus particles. This is evident from research on a virus…

New Value of Plants Report sets out the role of UK environmental horticulture in growing a greener future

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) launches a new two-part report, 'The Value of Plants' at Horticulture, The Conference. The new reports 'From…