Little research has been done to understand biostimulant properties of silicon being used in plant production.Once the growing trial by Niagara College cannabis students is complete, the Huntsville-based start-up is hopes to show significant improvements in nutrient uptake by the plants.
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Go-to-market research for new agriculture product
Zeolite is one of nature’s more multifaceted minerals. With its microporous honeycomb structure, the volcanic mineral acts as both a natural filter used in water and air purification and an absorbent utilized by the agriculture industry to modulate water and nutrients…
Resource Recovery and Inedible Biomass Management in High-Intensity Urban Vertical Farming Applications
By Ajwal Dsouza, graduate researcher, University of Guelph, Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility Challenge: How can a grower manage inedible, organic waste from crop production? Solution: Developed, tested compost methods under controlled environmental conditions to maximize resource recovery Impact: New method improves sustainability, increases circularity of resource use (water, nutrients,…
Growing trial of greenhouse waste could help open new markets
Challenge: How best to recycle a non-biodegradable mineral wool product used in greenhouse production? Solution: Test compost production using different mixtures as a bulking agent Impact: Extend life of landfill resources, improve sustainability by recycling of resource Researchers from Niagara College’s Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC) have played…
NC researchers validate vertical growing system for commercialization
Challenge: How can we make a vertical growing system more efficient? Solution: Developed, tested new racking system/design Impact: New design reduces water usage, increases grower yield and profitability For more than 50 years, Beamsville, Ont.’s Zwart Systems has been designing and manufacturing custom horticultural technology solutions for the greenhouse industry…
Niagara College’s Research & Innovation division to create Greenhouse Technology Network
As published on Niagara College Research & Innovation on September 5, 2019. A new network for research and technology in Southern Ontario’s greenhouse sector is about to blossom, thanks to $5 million in new FedDev Ontario funding that will allow Niagara College to create an innovative Greenhouse Technology Network. On…