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En este nuevo post, Carlos Matallana-Puerto, doctorando de la Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Brasil), presenta su trabajo “Sex, flies, and flower trap: trapping trichomes and their function in polination“. Habla de la importancia de los rasgos funcionales que se pasan por alto, comparte algunos trucos para utilizar el algodón en la investigación y anima a los jóvenes ecólogos a trasladarse al extranjero para seguir su …

In this new post Carlos Matallana-Puerto, PhD candidate at Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Brazil), presents his work ‘Sex, flies, and flower trap: trapping trichomes and their function in pollination’. He talks about the importance of overlooked traits, shares some tricks for using cotton in research, and encourages young ecologists to move abroad to pursue their research path.   A Spanish translation of this blog post is …

In the Dutch Rewarding project, researchers have succeeded in using existing technologies to develop some promising concepts to solve the brine problem. In spring 2025, a pilot will start in which various technologies will be unleashed on the ground and drain water. The aim is to extract as much irrigation water as possible…

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PerfoTec has signed a major contract with the Eisberg Group for intensive guidance and subsequent roll-out of our packaging technology to all branches of this large European fresh produce company. The Eisberg Group, part of the Bell Food Group, is a market leader in convenience salads and vegetables in Central…

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Overview Description Pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo and related species such as Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita maxima, and Cucurbita moschata) are annual plants known for their sprawling growth habit, with vines that can extend 4.5 – 9 meters (15 -30 feet) in length. The plant typically grows to […]

David Denny Director of Research and Insights at Horticultural Trades Association, has now been added to the lineup of guest speakers for the free event, The Pershore College Horticulture Conference – 12th February 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at The FPC Pershore College. “An inspiring day of learning, networking,…

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Herbicides are widely employed in agriculture to manage weeds and enhance crop yields, but their extensive use raises significant environmental and human health concerns. Exposure to herbicides can occur through multiple pathways, including ingesting contaminated food and water, inhaling airborne particles, and dermal contact during application. This review delves into the intricate dynamics of herbicide pollution in agriculture, examining their classification, modes of exposure, and impacts on plants, animals, and humans. This study also deals with the mechanisms by which herbicides contribute to adverse health outcomes, such as cellular damage and cancer. To address these risks, this review looks at more sustainable ways to manage weeds, focusing on practical and natural alternatives to chemical herbicides. These include traditional farming techniques, hands-on mechanical methods, and biological agents. Integrated weed management (IWM) is a holistic approach that combines these techniques to reduce herbicide resistance and environmental degradation. The natural alternative method is the use of bioherbicides, derived from live microorganisms or their metabolic byproducts known to stand out as eco-friendly and targeted solutions for weed control. This review emphasizes the need for sustainable practices to balance effective weed management and the preservation of environmental and human health. This paves the path for innovative and sustainable solutions to aquatic herbicide pollution through natural product-based interventions. This study emphasizes the importance of integrated techniques for achieving sustainable agriculture while minimizing environmental and health risks.

My need to garden transcends the seasons. Thus I am thrilled when there are projects beyond watering and fussing over the plants in the basement garden. This sweet little planting was put together when I found a terracotta candle holder that reminded me of the metal bits I’d seen planted up at The Tropics, Inc.

There’s just a tiny space for soil. I looked to a few different plants I might experiment with planting but then fell hard for a small orchid (Oncidium Twinkle ‘Red Fire’) and that was that. I wish I would have taken in-process planting pics but I did not.

I loved the foliage and the swollen pseudobulbs…

But the fact there were three stems loaded with flower buds sealed the deal. The flowers are starting to open. 

They’re tiny, but majestic.

My next project involved an Aglaomorpha coronans, but not this one. Nope, this one is my original plant that I’ve been growing for a little over two years now.

It’s thrown out several new fronds, but is just starting to take ownership of the container I planted it in.

Here’s what it looked like when I brought it home, back in September of 2022.

My plant came from the talented and generous Rob Co, of the Pitcher Plant Project and on Instagram. I visited Rob at his home and snapped many a photo (blog post here). Here’s one of his impressive Aglaomorpha coronans from that visit, one that has taken ownership of the container it’s growing in.

Okay, so the project. Since I’ve had success with my first aglaomorpha, and I absolutely love the genus/species, I grabbed an overgrown Aglaomorpha coronans in a 10″ pot when I saw it, figuring I could divide it and have some plants to play with potting up. I’ve never seen this plant on offer at a local nursery (that I remember) and so I jumped at the chance. Here it is post division. One plant made five…

And here they are after potting up. I have no intention of growing them on like this (plant mounting/epiphytic experiments await), but once I realized I needed to treat them like ferns (rather than succulents) I potted them up to keep them happy.

I’ve never noticed the thin red outline of the leaves before.

And love the fuzzy rhizomes with tiny little fronds beginning to unfurl.

The next project involves Rob again, and another fern. He messaged me recently asking if I’d be interested in a few Diplazium proliferum pups and sent this photo…

Of course I would! Researching the plant online (I’d never heard of it) I came across this image from Th.Voekler on Useful Tropical Plants. Look at those adorable little ferns!

I also found this one from H. Zell on the same website.

Here’s what I got from Rob…

And all planted up—in a green rubber seedling tray I scored at a plant swap last fall. BTW, if you haven’t bought one, or two (or more) of the boot trays from IKEA (the grey tray below) what are you waiting for? They are perfect for working with soil indoors, or watering/soaking plants.

I went with a few squares each of soil and sphagnum moss to try and root the little bulbils, because I was curious how they’d respond to the different growing medium. The ones that have already “sprouted” came that way from Rob.

They are so cute, already green and with tiny scales.

The tray is fantastic because it’s flexible and has small holes in the bottom to drain or soak up water.

Rob later shared this photo he took when visiting Dan Yansura’s greenhouse in the Bay Area, Dan is who Rob got his Diplazium proliferum from. Pretty fabulous, no?

Of course then I went looking to learn more about Dan and realized I watched a presentation he gave for the Hardy Fern Foundation last April. It’s a small world!