In citrus fruit markets, physical appearance and quality characteristics such as size, shape, colour, consistency, sugars and post-harvest duration are closely linked to consumer preferences, thus significantly influencing the economic value of the fruit. Both the maintenance and the enhancement of these characteristics are a primary cultivation objective for producers. Today, the possibility of using… Continue reading Easily absorbable, agile and effective Calcium for fruits!
Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important annual spring crops for Greece. Rational fertilization of maize plays an important role in increasing yields and improving its quality characteristics. Surface fertilization of maize mainly involves the application of a significant amount of N during the crop’s growth in order to cover the second… Continue reading Surface fertilization of maize, using double nitrogen-inhibitor fertilizers
A uniquely successful combination of viticultural nutrition! As we head towards the critical germination and flowering stages for most grape varieties, we must not forget that the inter-foliar applications of specialized nutrition products & biostimulants – growth regulators, at these stages, are quite important for the normal growth of the stump. PHYTOTHREPTIKI S.A., has developed… Continue reading A uniquely successful combination of viticultural nutrition
Wheat (Triticum ssp.) is the third most important cereal crop worldwide, constituting a staple food for 36% of the world’s population. Today, its area of cultivation exceeds that of any other crop. In order for wheat to be able to meet the needs of a growing population (growing at 1.15% per year), the projected demand… Continue reading Basic fertilization of Cereals, with additional management of their physiology
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) is considered one of the most important horticultural crops worldwide, while in Greece table tomato is the second most important crop after potato. It has been estimated that in outdoor cultivation it reaches yields of up to 6 tons/stremmas, while in greenhouse – hydroponic cultivation it can reach yields of more… Continue reading BEST fertilizers in the cultivation of tomatoes
Enhancing plant resistance to abiotic stresses is a fairly important feature for the normal growth of high value crops, such as horticultural species. Abiotic stresses (extreme temperatures, high salinity, drought, etc.) have a negative effect not only on yield, but also on the quality of the products produced, causing morphological, physiological and biochemical changes, significantly… Continue reading Cold & Biostimulants
Marine algae have been used since ancient times in agriculture to improve soil fertility and yield (Khan et al., 2009). There is evidence of the use of marine algae in ancient Japan, based on the food goddess “Ukimochi”, of their application in agricultural practice in the Roman Empire and in many other ancient civilisations in… Continue reading Seaweed extracts as biostimulants
Biostimulants are chemicals and microorganisms that are widely used in agricultural practice to enhance the growth of plant organisms. Biostimulants are not pure nutrients. On the contrary, they facilitate nutrient uptake or contribute favourably to promoting plant growth or reducing abiotic stress. They are, also, available in a variety of formulations and with a variety… Continue reading Biostimulants as an innovation in agriculture
