Renee Winkler for the Courier-Post highlights several homeowners that have forgo the traditional front lawn in the gardens for plants that uses less energy to maintain or other ornamental elements. The change also provides space for plants suitable for an area that previously were not compatible with lawns or wet environments. See the full article in the Courier Post site>
Showing posts with label Ornamentals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ornamentals. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Cut (out) the lawn: Local homeowners forsake grass for ornamental elements
Renee Winkler for the Courier-Post highlights several homeowners that have forgo the traditional front lawn in the gardens for plants that uses less energy to maintain or other ornamental elements. The change also provides space for plants suitable for an area that previously were not compatible with lawns or wet environments. See the full article in the Courier Post site>
Friday, July 31, 2009
Identifying fruit tree and ornamental plant varieties using DNA marks
To enable the identification of different varieties and prevent illegal cultivation, a broad range of research and development at the DNA level has been conducted so far.
New varieties of fruit trees and ornamental plants created through painstaking work are being illegally cultivated and marketed at low prices—a serious problem that infringes on breeders’ rights. To enable the identification of different varieties and prevent illegal cultivation, a broad range of research and development at the DNA level has been conducted so far. In the case of fruit trees and ornamental plants propagated by grafting or cuttings, however, no useful method of identification has been established because new varieties and their parents often share the same DNA. Against this background, the DNA marking technique developed by Tomoki Matsuyama, Research Unit Leader in the Plant Breeding and Cell Engineering Research Unit at the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute, is drawing attention as a solution to the recently emerging issues concerning food safety, such as deceptive labeling of production centers.
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New varieties of fruit trees and ornamental plants created through painstaking work are being illegally cultivated and marketed at low prices—a serious problem that infringes on breeders’ rights. To enable the identification of different varieties and prevent illegal cultivation, a broad range of research and development at the DNA level has been conducted so far. In the case of fruit trees and ornamental plants propagated by grafting or cuttings, however, no useful method of identification has been established because new varieties and their parents often share the same DNA. Against this background, the DNA marking technique developed by Tomoki Matsuyama, Research Unit Leader in the Plant Breeding and Cell Engineering Research Unit at the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute, is drawing attention as a solution to the recently emerging issues concerning food safety, such as deceptive labeling of production centers.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
How to make cuttings to grow new plants - al.com
| A.When people talk about taking cuttings from woody ornamentals, most of the emphasis is on the "how to do it" part. Because space is limited, we will first explain types of cuttings and come back to the "how to" in a future article. Read more: | |
| How to make cuttings to grow new plants - al.com Source: al.com | |
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Weekly Ornamental Termial Prices - Boston
BOSTON Ornamental Terminal Prices as of 16-JUN-2009
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
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