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Biofilm Microbial Ecology in Canadian Greenhouse Systems: A Comprehensive Analysis

Biofilm and Greenhouses Biofilm and greenhouses come hand in hand. Canadian greenhouse agriculture represents a rapidly expanding sector within the controlled environment agriculture industry, with significant implications for food security and sustainable production (Morales Moreira & Haney, 2024; Bambara et al., 2021). Biofilm formation in these systems presents both challenges and opportunities for optimizing crop […]
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Fusarium Pepper Wilt (Greenhouses) – May 2025 Update

Fusarium pepper wilt in greenhouses has become the top disease threat in Ontario, infecting nearly 400 acres in 2024 and triggering urgent research into its biology, diagnostics, and control. In this May 2025 update, we chart the wilt’s spread, highlight the jump from 36 to 48 FOSC strains, and the overall research progress about this […]
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Spring Greenhouse Disease Prevention | qPCR & Diagnostics Guide

Spring Conditions and Greenhouse Pathogens (Spring Greenhouse Guide) Spring greenhouse disease prevention is crucial for a successful growing season, especially as the days become sunnier. By mid-April, many Canadian greenhouse operations—especially in southern Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec—have already cycled through winter propagation and are in full spring production of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, strawberries, and […]
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Optimizing Hydroponic Systems through Microbiome Analysis

Hydroponics and Root Microbiomes Hydroponic systems offer a unique opportunity to manage the root microbiome due to their ability to control the root zone environment [1]. Understanding and optimizing the interactions between plants and their associated microbial communities can lead to improvements in crop productivity and sustainability. The Importance of Microbiomes in Hydroponic Systems Plants […]
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DNA Sequencing Guide for Growers

DNA Sequencing: Basics Introduction What is DNA? Why does it need to be sequenced? What does sequencing mean to begin with?  In this blog, we’ll dive into the world of DNA sequencing, explaining what it is and why it’s so important for growers. We’ll break it down in a way that’s easy to understand, no […]
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Pathogen Mini for Food Safety Assurance and Beyond

Pathogen Mini for Food Safety Assurance and Beyond According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, foodborne illness affects an estimated 4 million Canadians yearly [1]. This is equivalent to approximately 1 in 8 Canadians becoming ill due to foodborne pathogens. Common foodborne pathogens in Canada include Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and Campylobacter [1]. At […]
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Growers’ Portal

Track Your Microbiome with Ease: Introducing the Growers’ Portal If you’re a farmer or indoor grower, you know how important it is to maintain the health and robustness of your plants. The microbial communities (microbiomes) in hydroponic systems play a crucial role in determining your plants’ overall health and yield. To help you easily track […]
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CTA Update

Healthy Hydroponics InnoTech: Expanding into New Markets As Healthy Hydroponics InnoTech grows, we started to look into markets around the world to provide our services to growers who need them. In November 2022, Healthy Hydroponics InnoTech was accepted into the Canadian Technology Accelerator in Mexico, along with eleven other companies. Mexico is the seventh largest […]
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Cutting the Greenbelt puts Ontarians’ food security at risk

Cutting the Greenbelt puts Ontarians’ food security at risk This past weekend, grassroots organizations and residents of all ages across Southern Ontario bundled into their coats and tuques to rally and raise signs saying “Save the Greenbelt” and “Keep the Green” while chanting “Hands off the Greenbelt!”. A palpable sense of frustration for the need […]
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Hydroponic strawberries being grown in a greenhouse in Canada

The Rise of Hydroponic Strawberries

The Rise of Hydroponic Strawberries With an increased prevalence of pathogens in various crops and a development in hydroponic technology, it seems that hydroponic strawberries have become a popular crop among growers. There are many benefits to both growers and Canadian consumers regarding hydroponic strawberries. We will look at some of these benefits and what […]
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