Viticulture Articles & Analysis

During the 2023 growing season, Mr. Steven Deitz, a research consultant with Sawtooth Ag Research (Selma, CA) conducted a field study using a new ROS mineral oxychloride disinfectant, JC 9465, to control sour rot in mature (6 years old) wine grapes (cv. French Columbard) vineyard. The test site (vineyard) had a history of virus infections that showed symptomology late in the season when under ...

By Jenfitch INC.

Grain cleaner or as it is also called - sorter, grain cleaner, trier. is a specially designed machine for a single task - cleaning grain and various crops. As far back as 1313, ancient China pioneered the use of a rotating fan that created an airflow to separate chaff from grain, but this was still a long way from the separator in the form we are used to today The first grain cleaner with ...

By AgriVel

Xylanase, a pivotal member of the glycoside hydrolase enzyme family, has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its vital role in biomass degradation. It acts by breaking down xylan, a major component of hemicellulose within the cell walls of plants. Hemicellulose is the second most abundant biopolymer on Earth, making xylanase an essential tool in numerous biotechnological and ...

By Creative Enzymes

So what’s to know about the differences of silage storage in bags as opposed to piles, bunkers, trenches or dry hay? Plenty! Bagging Silage has been proven to be more cost-effective as well as providing better herd health. Milk production is increased with Dairy Cows and increased weight gain with Beef Cattle. ...

By Versa Corporation LLC

In cosmetics, the application of plant extracts has been particularly popular because of their various advantages and natural nature. Plant Extracts for Moisturizing Skincare relies upon moisturization, and plant extracts are the stepping stones to that. Plant extracts also have hydroxyl groups in the polysaccharides and glycosides that keep water inside them with hydrogen bonds. The majority of ...

By Alfa Chemistry

Probiotics are gaining substantial recognition within the scientific community due to their potential health benefits and role in maintaining homeostasis within the human gut microbiome. These live microorganisms, primarily bacteria and certain yeasts, can confer health benefits when administered in adequate amounts. This paper delves into probiotics' classification, mechanisms, and therapeutic ...

By Creative Enzymes

Introduction Yeast One-Hybrid (Y1H) screening is a powerful genetic tool used to investigate the interactions between DNA and proteins. This technique has become an essential method in molecular biology, particularly in the study of gene regulation. By leveraging the simple yet highly versatile yeast system, researchers can identify and characterize transcription factors and other DNA-binding ...

By Profacgen

Modern agriculture faces numerous challenges, such as the ever-increasing population, development of biomass-derived feedstocks for greener industries, developing in a sustainable and rapid manner, the major climate change. All of them pose a major threat to global food and energy security. Synthetic biology can provide tools to address many of these challenges and the industry is likely to be a ...

By Alfa Chemistry

Modern agriculture faces numerous challenges, such as the ever-increasing population, development of biomass-derived feedstocks for greener industries, developing in a sustainable and rapid manner, the major climate change. All of them pose a major threat to global food and energy security. Synthetic biology can provide tools to address many of these challenges and the industry is likely to be a ...

By Alfa Chemistry

Soil amendments are the substances that applied to or mixed into the topsoil to improve physical, chemical and biological properties of soil and plant growth. They can improve soil fertility, promote the growth and reproduction of microorganisms in the soil, improve the agricultural productivity of soil and improve the environment for plant growth. Using soil amendment is an important solution ...

By Alfa Chemistry

Wine grape production is both art and science and proper soil and vine nutrition is essential for top production of high-quality wines. In this field test, AZOMITE was added as a single spring-time application to the soil fertilizer program at a leading winery. AZOMITE was applied by banding the product along the side of each row of vines. After aging for 24 months, the wine grown with AZOMITE ...

By Azomite Mineral Products, Inc.

Canary Island Grape Trial: AZOMITE was placed on one half of a vineyard that was to be cut down and replanted because the previous years’ plants had low flower yields. AZOMITE was applied to both the soil and sprayed on the leaves and vines. ...

By Azomite Mineral Products, Inc.

Plant growth regulators are inspired by a class of plant metabolites called plant hormones. They can be extracted from plants or chemically synthesized. Most plant growth processes can be affected by plant growth regulators, such as flowering, fruit formation, ripening, fruit drop, and defoliation. Plant growth regulators are widely used in agriculture and horticulture to obtain specific ...

By Alfa Chemistry

Algae growth significantly challenges water quality, leading to substantial impacts on aquatic life, particularly fish. Excessive algae can deplete oxygen in the water and release harmful toxins, which can be detrimental to fish health and survival. Ultrasound control of algal blooms has emerged as an innovative and effective water treatment method. It has not only been proven safe for aquatic ...

By LG Sonic B.V.

THE CLIENT The Client is a world leader in the development, production and sale of yeast, bacteria and special ingredients. Today, the company is present, through plants, distribution centres or representative offices, on all 5 continents and in 40 countries. ...

By EVALED - Evaporator - Veolia Water Technologies Italia Spa

Placing fertilizer within the seed row has been long-standing practice for many farmers across the prairies. Having those nutrients close to the seed makes it easily accessible by the plant, and can help the crop out of the ground and into the sun. Potash fertilizers and other nutrients, such as phosphate, are immobile fertilizers, meaning they don’t travel more than a half-inch through ...

By Decisive Farming

During drought or dry conditions, salinity and pH levels can change quickly in the soil. While the forecast shouldn’t entirely dictate how you manage your farm, understanding and performing the best farming practices when adding seed-placed nutrients can help save your yields when the rain fails to ...

By Decisive Farming

Soil nutrient testing equipment has revolutionized the field of agricultural management. These devices provide farmers and gardeners with accurate insights into the nutrient levels in their soil, enabling them to make informed decisions about fertilization and irrigation. In this essay, we will explore the advantages of soil nutrient testing equipment in field management. Accurate nutrient ...

By Soil Sensors & Weather Detectors for Agriculture - JXCT

When cultivating high-quality, healthy plants there are several things that you want to avoid in your grow room. One of these is condensation. To prevent condensation in your grow space, you first need to get to grips with Dew Point. It’s time to learn more about why dew point is so important. We’ll cover how to calculate dew point. We’ll also share how to dehumidify your grow ...

By Grow Sensors LTD

What Are fungi? Fungi can be single-celled or multicellular organisms. They are present in almost any habitat, but most live on the ground, instead of in the sea or freshwater, mostly in soil or plant material. In soil or on decaying plants, a community called the decomposers develops where they play a significant role in the recycling of carbon and other elements. Some are disease-causing plant ...

By CD Genomics