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Biocontrol in Farming

Written by: Becky Anderson Published by: David Santos Biocontrol in Farming Globally, around 3 billion tons of pesticides are used annually to prevent diseases and pests from harming crops, yet 40% of crops are still lost due to plant diseases [1]. Adapting biocontrol in farming is a natural way to prevent and treat diseases; it can significantly […]
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Behind the Science: David Santos

This week, I asked David some fun questions about himself. David is the Agtech and Biotech Advisor. He did his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Waterloo and a Master of Biotechnology at the University of Guelph. He has experience in toxicology and market research in the food industry.
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Powdery mildew on cucumber leaf.

Fungi and Hydroponic Systems

s summer approaches and the temperatures rise, so do humidity levels. Southern Ontario is notorious for humid weather which can have lasting impacts on agricultural success. Humidity provides ideal conditions for fungi to grow, including mold and mildew.
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Pathogen Profile: Agrobacterium rhizogenes

Written by: Becky Anderson Published by: David Santos What is Agrobacterium rhizogenes? Agrobacterium rhizogenes, also currently known as Rhizobium rhizogenes (1), is a Gram-negative, rod shaped, pathogenic bacteria (2) (Figure 1). A. rhizogenes lives in the rhizosphere, which is where the name derived (rhiza a root and gennao to make or to produce; hence, rhizogenes or root-producing).  […]
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Healthy Hydroponics at GreenTech Americas in Mexico

Rancho Nexo and Mexico Our team in Healthy Hydroponics is checking out the international market! Last month I had the opportunity to visit Mexico with Rancho Nexo and participate in a trade show and various events. Rancho Nexo is a company that provides Canadian entrepreneurs connections and opportunities with many key figures in the Mexican […]
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Pathogen Profile: Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus

What is ToBRFV? Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, commonly known as ToBRFV, is a virus belonging to the genus Tobamovirus. This virus has been around since 2014, when it was first discovered in Israel [1]. Although it is too early to estimate global crop production damage, data gathered from Florida, USA showed an estimated 30% – […]
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Pathogen Profile: Leveillula taurica

Written by: Becky Anderson Published by: David Santos Powdery Mildew (Leveillula taurica) See our Resource page to see what we aim to cover in each post. What is Leveillula taurica? Leveillula taurica (also known as Oidiopsis taurica [1] in its asexual state) is a fungus which causes “powdery mildew” on plants among the Solanaceae, Alliaceae and Cucurbitaceae families […]
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Types of Indoor Farming

Written by: Becky Anderson Published by: David Santos Indoor Farming and Hydroponic Approaches – Which is the one for you? Are you a farmer who wants to learn more about different controlled-environment agriculture and cultivation approaches? Or maybe a hobbyist who wants to start growing your own crops but you just don’t know where to start? In […]
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Tanya Irani

Behind the Science: Tanya Irani

Meet Tanya We sat down with Tanya, our lovely, friendly and exceptional bioinformatics analyst intern. She is an expert in bioinformatics and has helped farmers to understand the microbiome. What is your role in Healthy Hydroponics and what do you do? Currently I am a Bioinformatics analyst intern. This means that I get to apply […]
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