Tag: greenhouse disease management

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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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