Plant water potential

Plant water potential

Measuring Water Potential in Plants Measuring plant water potential in plants refers to assessing the force by which water within the plant is “pulled” or “held” based on the pressure differences in various parts of the plant. Water potential...
Pinova Meteo station – a friend of organic farming

Pinova Meteo station – a friend of organic farming

The purpose of organic farming is not to negate and reject the positive achievements of conventional agriculture, but to find better environmental solutions where it is most needed. Organic agriculture is a part of modern agricultural production, trade and agronomic...
Degree days of apple pests

Degree days of apple pests

The degree days represents accumulated heat energy over a period of time. Heat is one of the most important factors in the plant and animal world. Considering the fact that the heat cannot be measured, while the temperature can, a model of degree day has been...
How can temperature sums be used in wine growing?

How can temperature sums be used in wine growing?

Simply put, the temperature sum represents accumulated heat energy over a period of time. Heat is one of the most important factors in the plant and animal world. Considering the fact that the heat can not be measured, while the temperature can, a model of effective...
Water in soil

Water in soil

All life forms on Earth depend on water. Water is constantly absorbed or excreted and holds various physiological and biochemical functions. Depending on water needs, plants and their parts differ. When focusing on limiting factors for growth and development of a...
Determining soil moisture

Determining soil moisture

Soil moisture information is essential for creating precise irrigation schedules and amounts. Global trends in irrigation aim to determine the exact amount of water required for the uninterrupted growth and development of plants without reducing yields. Various...