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Specialty Publications for Commercial Horticulture
Hydroponic Tomato Crop Production
Dr Lynette Morgan PhD
In this superb specialist publication, Dr Morgan pieces together a wealth of worldwide scientific research findings, grower experience, management expertise, and up to date technical information on every conceivable topic relevant to modern commercial greenhouse tomato production, and presents it in her delightful easy-reading style making it all readily understood by a wide audience.
Growers, scientists, academics, merchants and anyone involved in commercial hydroponic tomato crop production anywhere in the world, will benefit from the information presented in Dr Morgan’s latest book.
This book is sure to set the standard for publications on this topic for years to come.
Contents
Types of tomato, determinate vs indeterminate cultivars, hybrids vs open pollinated,, commercial greenhouse types and cultivars, heirloom types, cultivar selection, disease resistance and codes, seed suppliers.
Protected environments for tomato production – the tomato environment, temperature, heating, cooling, humidity, VPD, light, CO2, O2, outdoor environments.
Hydroponic systems for commercial tomato production – solution culture, flood and drain, growing substrates and their properties.
Organic hydroponic tomato production, certification, allowable inputs, nutrients, P&D control.
Heirloom Tomato production
Tomato nutrition, nutrients, solution concentrations and adjustments, and factors that affect nutrient uptake in tomato crops. water quality, nutrient formulation, solution analysis examples, leachate sampling, nutrient and foliar mineral level interpretation, Nutrient management, nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, pH, irrigation management, deficit irrigation, irregular watering, foliar sprays
Tomato propagation – cultivar selection for disease resistance and characteristics, temperatures determine flower numbers, GE, long shelf life cultivars
Systems of production – determinate vs indeterminate, limited truss, long term layering, intercropping, second head, split head systems, leaf pruning, leaf plucking, lower leaf removal, LAI, crop training, pruning, support, spacing, layering, vegetative growth, flowering, pollination, fruit set and fruit growth, pollinators, fruit thinning, truss pruning,
Crop steering, environmental control for crop growth, DIFS, pre night drop, cultivar differences, temperatures, root zone heating, cooling, vegetative vs generative crop, side shoot retention and removal, topping, crop removal CO2 enrichment and artificial lighting, humidity
Crop and fruit quality, improvements, flavor, shelf life, quality testing, brix, dry weight, acidity, shelf life, self assessment, taste panels,
Pests, Control options, IPM, sprays, and biological control,
Diseases, Control options, sprays, and biological control
Physiological disorders,
Non biotic disorders,
Harvesting,
post harvest handling,
packaging and storage, ripeness stages, effects on flavor and quality,
References
Index/appendices
275 pages packed with up to date information sourced from scientists and expert growers worldwide
Full colour illustrations throughout, softcover.
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Hydroponic Strawberry Production
Hydroponic strawberries are a profitable and rewarding crop to grow, but also a crop which needs to be fully understood if economic yields are to be obtained from out of season production.
Understanding of the plant's development and specific requirements and attention to
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selection of the correct cultivar, |
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suitable pre plant treatments, |
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type of propagation and planting material, |
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hydroponic media and system, |
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crop nutrition, |
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climate and environment, |
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planting density, |
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pollination methods and |
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pest and disease control |
are all necessary if an economic commercial crop is to be produced.
As conventional strawberry producers and extensive field operations are experiencing difficulties with the ban on widely used soil sterilisation chemicals, hydroponic strawberry production is becoming a logical alternative.
Hydroponic strawberry production will prove a valuable guide for all intending and existing growers of this increasingly important hydroponic crop.
A Suntec NZ Ltd Publication
CONTENTS
Page
Chapter
1
Background to Soilless Strawberry Production
8
The Strawberry Plant – Growth Form, Types, Cultivars and Physiology
14
Protected Environments for Hydroponic Strawberry Production
27
Hydroponic Systems for Commercial Strawberry Production
47
Commercial Strawberry Production
51
Strawberry Nutrition
63
Strawberry Propagation
66
Vegetative Growth, Flowering, Pollination, Fruit Set and Fruit Growth
73
Strawberry Fruit Quality and Flavor
78
Pests and Diseases of Hydroponic Strawberries
99
Harvesting, Post Harvest Handling, Packaging and Storage
105
References
112 Index
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Fresh
Culinary Herb Production
By
Dr Lynette Morgan
Fresh
culinary herbs are one of the fastest growing markets for gourmet produce on a
worldwide scale. The requirement for year round production of this diverse range
of crops has seen the development of many commercial greenhouse herb growing
operations. With high quality fresh herb crops providing lucrative returns for
many growers, new technology—hydroponic and organic production methods, has
been adopted to push yields and quality to maximum levels.
Crop
production factors such as hydroponic, soil and organic systems, nutrient
formulations, propagation, production planning, recommendations from nutrient
and foliar analysis, environmental control, harvesting, post-harvest storage and
handling, and pest and disease control, are all covered in easy-to-understand
language.
With
experience as a commercial hydroponic grower, international consultant and
researcher, the author provides new technical information on the cultivation of
many herb species, as well as outlining the basics of commercial herb
production. Growers of all levels of experience will find this technical guide
easy to follow, with many coloured illustrations and referencing to information
sources.
“Fresh
culinary herb production is a technical and scientific guide that no commercial
herb grower should be without”
A
Suntec NZ Ltd Publication
CONTENTS
1
Introduction to Commercial Herb Production
4
Herb Propagation
13
Soil Cultivation of Herb Crops
15
Hydroponic Systems for Herb Production
24
Organic Greenhouse Production Systems for Herb Crops
30
Plant Nutrition and Hydroponic Nutrients
33
Pests and Diseases of Herb Crops
50
Crop Production
· (50) Sweet Basil
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(58)
Cilantro
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(63)
Chives and Garlic Chives
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(68)
Mint
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(72)
Dill and Fennel
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(75)
Marjoram and Oregano
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(78)
Parsley and Chervil
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(81)
Rosemary
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(84)
Sage
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(87)
Tarragon
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(91)
Thyme
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(94)
Kaffir Lime
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(94)
Lemongrass
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(95)
Lemon Balm
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(96)
Bay
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(96)
French Sorrel
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(97)
Savory
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(99)
Arugula
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(100)
Recao or Culantro
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(101)
Epazote
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(103) Chilli
pepper varieties
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(106)
Wasabi
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(112)
Perilla
114 References
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