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Why some potato crops never catch up after a slow start
Small differences at an early phase influence how light is captured, how growth is distributed and how evenly plants contribute to overall performance.
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Why turf production is defined by consistency of performance
Turf production begins with establishment but is determined by how consistently the crop performs across the growing cycle.
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Dr Richard Salvage recognised for advancing science-led innovation in agriculture
This places Dr Salvage among leaders driving change in life sciences and biotechnology, fields that are becoming increasingly central to agriculture
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Turf – How small differences become field-wide variability
This article focuses on how early differences between plants develop into field-wide variability and why that process is difficult to reverse.
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Potato root systems are built early and shape how potato crops develop
Roots are responsible for nutrient uptake, water absorption and early plant stability. They support initial growth and influence how the plant functions as it establishes.
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Onion plant population and its impact on yield
Plant population defines how many bulbs the crop can produce. Increasing the number of established plants increases the number of units contributing to final yield.
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Greenhouse tomatoes in Almeria
Maxstim Cynosa and Agriculture+ are used to produce a crop that remains uniform and healthy over a long production period, delivering high yield and quality.
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The first 30 days of a potato crop shape the rest of the season
This early stage develops plant structures that control resource capture, biomass growth, and ultimately determine the yield of marketable tubers.
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Turf emergence inconsistencies and their impact on crop uniformity
Even with consistent inputs and management, uneven emergence creates early variation that develops over time and affects overall crop consistency.
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How onion establishment affects bulb size and uniformity
From emergence through early leaf stages, crop structure is set, with early variation influencing bulb development, size, and overall uniformity at harvest.
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What’s really driving crop performance?
Soil is a living system. Microorganisms interact with plant roots throughout the season, influencing how effectively crops access and use available resources.
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Emergence uniformity’s impact on marketable potato yield
Emergence signals the start of stem development, canopy formation, and tuber initiation. Simultaneous emergence leads to uniform growth, while staggered emergence results in varying growth rates.
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What happens in the first 4 weeks of turf growth
Getting the first four weeks right is not just about early growth. It is about setting the conditions for a crop that performs consistently from establishment through to harvest.
