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Carbon is a raw material for photosynthesis, in the form of carbon dioxide. Green plants use it to make vital organic compounds. On the land, plants get the carbon they need as a gas from the air. In water, plants ranging from seaweeds to phytoplankton are supplied by dissolved carbon dioxide, CO2. In plants, carbon …
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Chlorophyll is a green pigment which is most closely associated with energy absorption in plants. A pigment is a molecule that has a particular color and can absorb light at different wavelengths, depending on the color. There are many different types of pigments in nature, but chlorophyll is unique in its ability to enable plants …
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This article was written by Jerry Spencer – Gilba Solutions PTY LTD Not all of the sun’s radiance is light, the term ‘light’ refers to the radiance we can see. As humans we can only see a limited amount of the sun’s radiance, which isn’t a lot at all. However plants that photosynthesis have a …
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You can learn more about what photosynthesis actually is in #20 of our educational cards, but for a quick rundown. In short photosynthesis, the process by which plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis in plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals …
Photosynthesis takes a portion of the energy the plant requires in light, converts it to chemical energy, and stores it in carbon bonds. You are probably familiar with the general principle represented in the following chemical equation:6CO2 + 6H2O + Light + C6H12O6 + 6O2 Which shows that carbon dioxide (CO2) plus water (H2O) in …
The information in this article was provided by Gilba Solutions There are many seaweed based products on the market in Australia but very few have any relevant trial data. But there is now one product available, used by the 2011 Audubon winner – Crystal Springs GC, as well as St Andrews Golf Club, The Belfry …
Organisers of GroundsFest have announced that event profits are being reinvested back into the industry to form The GroundsFest Education Fund. The GroundsFest Education Fund has been designed to provide support to help students at land-based colleges overcome specific barriers to participation so they can remain in education. The aim of the Fund is to …
There is a proposed new Level 5 Sports Turf Technical Manager Apprenticeship on the horizon with the option of including a Sports Turf Foundation Degree. What are your thoughts on this? In October 2023, a new Level 3 Advanced Sports Turf Technician Apprenticeship was made available (for details please see Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education (IFATE) …
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The information in this article was provided by Gilba Solutions Is your turf suffering from poor root growth or a classic witches’ broom appearance? You may assume that obviously, it must be mites! Not necessarily. There actually is another option that few people ever consider. Often totally overlooked in turf nutrition, Boron plays a key …
What is sustainable use of pesticides? Sustainability means; to meet the needs of the growing world population while ensuring minimal impact on the environment and humans as well as productivity. Although pesticides are used widely across the horticulture sector in its endeavor to secure greener cities, larger forests and park space, their application is perceived …