Session Title:  Effectively Using Air Pruning Systems in Propagation and Nursery Production

Description:  On Demand

Description:  Air-pruning propagation trays and containers can help to develop high-quality tree root systems. With the variety of products available - with features ranging from simple drainage holes, holes or slits in walls to fully wall-less and bottomless containers - how do you decide which container to choose and then how do you manage plants in these types of containers? In this session, we will explore how to effectively use air pruning containers to create high quality root systems in woody perennials. Topics will include: moisture management in air pruning systems, what to look for when choosing a substrate, and discussion about the different features of container types on the market. 

Level: Intermediate             Type: Growing



Session Title: Field Nursery Soil Health – New Research and Resources

Description:  On Demand

Description:  The impact of different cultivation practices currently used by field nursery tree producers has not been evaluated to understand their efficacy for improving soil health, tree growth, or reducing production costs. In this session, we will explore the soil management practices of field nursery producers including investigating the state of the industry in Ontario, Canada with respect to the current soil health/management practices being employed. We will also describe promising short- and long-term management practices to improve soil properties for tree production. Finally, we will provide an overview of the findings soil management trials we are piloting with nurseries which are aimed at developing practices to improve soil health. 

Level: Intermediate            Type: Growing



    McGrath, Darby

    Senior Research Scientist, Environmental Horticulture at Vineland Research & Innovation Centre

    Building sustainable landscapes

    The establishment and survival of plants and trees to improve environmental performance, counter climate change pressures while increasing the competitiveness of the nursery landscape sector is the foundation of Vineland’s greening the landscape research program.

    Working with partners across Canada, Vineland develops models and specifications to improve the performance of vegetation and green infrastructure design to ensure impact for the industry. 

    Innovation Challenge and Opportunity

    Plants are the fundamental components of a living green infrastructure that delivers environmental, economic and social benefits. Cities recognize plants and trees as integral to climate change mitigation strategies and have set ambitious canopy cover targets.

    Research and the application of that research to understand plant stress tolerance to extremes can inform plant selections and developing tools and production methods is improving plant establishment and survival. Providing clear, industry-ready recommendations backed by solid science and validated methodologies helps the sector capture a market opportunity to engage with cities, developers and others to deliver on climate change targets.

    Vineland Research & Innovation - Developing Improved Traits for Horticultural Products  
    Improving the economic viability, sustainability and competitiveness of horticulture in Canada. Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through an integrated and collaborative cross-country network to advance Canada’s research and commercialization agenda. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

    Address:     4890 Victoria Ave N Vineland Station, ON L0R 2E0
    Email:    info@vinelandresearch.com     Contact:  
    Phone:    905-562-0320   FAX: 


                 




               

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